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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Firefighting operations continue at the sites of wildfires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on April 28, 2026, following outbreaks in two districts in the northeastern Japan town six days earlier.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A helicopter flies for firefighting operations in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on April 28, 2026, as wildfires continue following outbreaks in two districts in the northeastern Japan town six days earlier.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Firefighting operations continue at the sites of wildfires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on April 28, 2026, following outbreaks in two districts in the northeastern Japan town six days earlier.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Firefighting operations continue at the sites of wildfires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on April 28, 2026, following outbreaks in two districts in the northeastern Japan town six days earlier.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A helicopter collects seawater as firefighting operations continue in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on April 28, 2026, following the outbreak of wildfires in two districts in the northeastern Japan town six days earlier.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A helicopter collects seawater as firefighting operations continue in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on April 28, 2026, following the outbreak of wildfires in two districts in the northeastern Japan town six days earlier.

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US: Georgia’s Highway 82 Fire Continues to Grow Across Brantley County

The Highway 82 Fire, a massive wildfire, sparked by a mylar balloon striking a powerline broke out in Brantley County, Georgia, burning more than 22,000 acres and destroying over 100 homes and businesses in communities including Atkinson and Waynesville as of Monday, April 27. Mandatory evacuations were issued for parts of neighboring Glynn County as the flames came within 2.5 miles of the county line. This video shows helicopters loading water from the Satilla River near Lulaton on Thursday, April 24.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

OTSUCHI, Japan, April 23 Kyodo - A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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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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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A Self-Defense Forces helicopter collects seawater as firefighting operations continue at the sites of wildfires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 27, 2026, following an outbreak at multiple locations in the town five days before.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A Self-Defense Forces helicopter collects seawater as firefighting operations continue at the sites of wildfires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 27, 2026, following an outbreak at multiple locations in the town five days before.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Smoke rises in mountainous areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 27, 2026, as wildfires continue following the outbreak at multiple locations five days before.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

An electric signboard on the Sanriku Expressway near the Otsuchi interchange in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, informs drivers of the closure of a section as wildfires continue to rage near the expressway on April 27, 2026, following its outbreak five days before.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

An electric signboard on the Sanriku Expressway near the Otsuchi interchange in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, informs drivers of the closure of a section as wildfires continue to rage near the expressway on April 27, 2026, following its outbreak five days before.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Photo shows corrugated carboard beds in a temporary evacuation center in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 26, 2026, as a wildfire continues to rage in the northeastern Japan town.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Smoke rises near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 26, 2026, as a wildfire continues to rage in the northeastern Japan town.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Smoke rises near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 26, 2026, as a wildfire continues to rage in the northeastern Japan town.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A wildfire continues to rage near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on the evening of April 26, 2026.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A wildfire continues to rage near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on the evening of April 26, 2026.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Firefighters gather as a wildfire approaches a house in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 26, 2026.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Firefighters gather as a wildfire approaches a house in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 26, 2026.

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US: Carbon Fire Breaks Out Near Carbon Canyon in Brea, Forcing Evacuation Warnings

A brush fire broke out near Carbon Canyon in unincorporated Brea, California, on Saturday, April 25, burning approximately 200 acres and prompting evacuation warnings for residents in nearby communities.

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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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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

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, as local authorities urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, as local authorities urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, as local authorities urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in woodland in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.