Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Dead and Over 170 Buildings Damaged 2

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces. Authorities have confirmed the death of one person, whose gender has not been identified, found among the burnt remains.

Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Missing and Over 170 Buildings Damaged

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces.

3 die inside ore carrier ship at Oita copper refinery

3 die inside ore carrier ship at Oita copper refinery

OITA, Japan - This photo shows the Hong Kong-registered ore carrier Singapore Grace docked at a pier at the Saganoseki refinery of Nikko Smelting & Refining Co. in Oita, southwestern Japan, on June 13. Three workers died the same day after collapsing inside the ship.

3 die inside ore carrier ship at Oita copper refinery

3 die inside ore carrier ship at Oita copper refinery

OITA, Japan - This photo shows the Hong Kong-registered ore carrier Singapore Grace docked at a pier at the Saganoseki refinery of Nikko Smelting & Refining Co. in Oita, southwestern Japan, on June 13. Three workers died the same day after collapsing inside the ship. (Kyodo)