Authorities say the wildfire in Iwate is starting to be brought under control. The town has lifted evacuation orders in most areas, though no clear timeline exists for full containment.
Authorities in Iwate stated that the wildfire is beginning to come under control. The local town lifted evacuation orders across most areas as the situation improves.
No firm timeline has been set for fully containing the blaze. The fire affects forested regions in the prefecture.
A wildfire in northeastern Japan came under control after 11 days, scorching 1,633 hectares of land. Local officials and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency confirmed the status on Saturday. The blaze, the second largest in over 30 years, began on April 22 in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture.
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Wildfires broke out Wednesday at two sites in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, prompting authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. No casualties have been reported amid ongoing firefighting efforts. Dry air and strong winds exacerbated the blazes.