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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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Baseball: Giants vs. Tigers

Hanshin Tigers slugger Teruaki Sato hits a two-run home run off Yomiuri Giants right-hander Masahiro Tanaka in the first inning of a Central League baseball game at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on April 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Tigers

Hanshin Tigers slugger Teruaki Sato hits a two-run home run off Yomiuri Giants right-hander Masahiro Tanaka in the first inning of a Central League baseball game at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on April 16, 2026.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

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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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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

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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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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Photo taken on April 23, 2026, shows the site of a wildfire that broke out the previous day in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan. Wildfires that broke out in two locations in the town continue with containment still not in sight.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke from wildfires that broke out at two locations in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, covers the city center the following day, April 23, as people look on.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke from wildfires that broke out on April 22, 2026, at two sites in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, shrouds the city center on April 23, as the fires continue with no end in sight.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke from wildfires that broke out on April 22, 2026, at two sites in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, shrouds the city center on April 23, as the fires continue with no end in sight.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke from wildfires that broke out on April 22, 2026, at two sites in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, shrouds the city center on April 23, as the fires continue with no end in sight.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami (R) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 10th homer of the season and the fifth blast in as many games, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami poses after hitting a two-run home run, his 10th homer of the season and the fifth blast in as many games, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami poses after hitting a two-run home run, his 10th homer of the season and the fifth blast in as many games, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run home run, his 10th homer of the season and the fifth blast in as many games, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run home run, his 10th homer of the season and the fifth blast in as many games, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run home run, his 10th homer of the season and the fifth blast in as many games, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run home run, his 10th homer of the season and the fifth blast in as many games, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run home run, his 10th homer of the season and the fifth blast in as many games, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani flies out in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani flies out in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani flies out in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani shouts after striking out San Francisco Giants designated hitter Casey Schmitt with two out and second and third bases loaded in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani shouts after striking out San Francisco Giants designated hitter Casey Schmitt with two out and second and third bases loaded in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani shouts after striking out San Francisco Giants designated hitter Casey Schmitt with two out and second and third bases loaded in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 22, 2026.

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