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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 5

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at near Otsuchi Fire Station on April 26.

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Japan: Otsuchi Town in Iwate Shrouded in Smoke From Wildfire

Two wildfires burning in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture have entered their sixth day, with flames continuing to spread into school grounds and residential neighborhoods, prompting authorities to issue new evacuation orders for additional districts. The fires, which broke out on April 22, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares. The videos show the Kirikiri district shrouded in smoke from one of the fires on April 25.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 4

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at a parking area near the fire on Sanriku Expressway on April 24.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 2

This video shows the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan shrouded in wildfire smoke as the fires kept spreading on Thursday, April 23. The two blazes, which broke out in forested areas on the afternoon of April 22, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 3

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen

Two wildfires broke out in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan on the afternoon of April 22. The blazes have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 3

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 4

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 2

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfire Rages in Gunma’s Ueno Village, Prompting Evacuation

A wildfire that broke out on Saturday, March 21 in Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, continues to burn with no sign of containment. Approximately 96 hectares of forest have been scorched as of Monday morning, March 23. A prefabricated mountain structure was destroyed, and 9 households comprising 21 residents remain under evacuation orders. No injuries have been reported.

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Colombia: Rare Persistent Rainfall Triggers Mass Casualties Amid Flooding Crisis

A rare spell of persistent rainfall triggered catastrophic flooding and landslides across northern Colombia, including Cordoba and Sucre, leaving at least 22 people dead. The severe climate emergency has submerged more than 40,000 hectares of land, devastating multiple departments and displacing thousands of homes.

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Japan: Self Defense Force Requested for Spreading Wildfire in Western Saitama

A wildfire that was initially contained after breaking out in Chichibu, western Saitama, on Wednesday, February 4, expanded to 40 hectares after reigniting Thursday night. The prefectural government was prompted to request the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces on Friday to combat the spreading blaze.

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Japan: Uncontained Forest Fire Expands Across Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi

The forest fire on Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi Prefecture scorched approximately 383 hectares since it first ignited on January 8. While authorities lifted evacuation orders for local residents on Sunday, January 18, the blaze remains uncontained with no reported injuries.

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Japan: Uncontained Forest Fire Expands Across Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi 2

The forest fire on Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi Prefecture scorched approximately 383 hectares since it first ignited on January 8. While authorities lifted evacuation orders for local residents on Sunday, January 18, the blaze remains uncontained with no reported injuries.

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Mexico: Forest Fire Burns Dozens of Hectares in Arriaga, Chiapas

A forest fire broke out in Arriaga, Chiapas, on Wednesday, January 14, amid wind gusts of up to 33 km/h, burning dozens of hectares.

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Chile: Wildfire Burns Hundreds of Hectares in Las Condes, Santiago

A wildfire broke out on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the San Carlos de Apoquindo area of Las Condes, northeastern Santiago, prompting a large emergency response. The blaze, known as Plaza Sur, has burned at least 470 hectares near the Claro Arena stadium, though no homes or critical infrastructure have been affected. Strong winds and limited water access have hampered firefighting efforts, but authorities say the fire’s intensity is decreasing while containment work continues.

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Tourists take pictures of giant panda Bing Zai at the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Xu Bingjie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Giant panda Feng Yi is pictured at the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Xu Bingjie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Tourists visit the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Xu Bingjie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Tourists select cultural and creative products at the Mianyang base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Xu Bingjie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Giant panda Fu Wa is pictured at the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Chen Juwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Giant panda Fu Wa is pictured at the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Chen Juwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

This photo taken on December 29, 2025 shows a view of the entrance of the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Xu Bingjie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

gourmet chef in his kitchen at the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas press visit to the Rungis International Market

Portrait of Rungis International Market's president Stephane Layani at the vegetables and fruits department of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis, south outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2025. The world's leading fresh produce market, Rungis International Market covers 234 hectares, with 1,200 companies, 13,000 workers, 3 million tons of goods, and sales of 10 billion euros, of which fruit and vegetables account for the largest share. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM