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Wildfires Rage in Northern Japan, Firefighters Deployed
Large wildfires are currently raging across northern Japan, prompting the deployment of hundreds of firefighters to combat the blazes. One notable effort involves a tsunami survivor actively battling a wildfire to protect his hometown in Iwate Prefecture.
26 Apr, 13:32 — 27 Apr, 04:59
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Japan deploys hundreds of firefighters as wildfires rage in north - Reuters
Japan deploys hundreds of firefighters as wildfires rage in north Reuters
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Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Japan's northeast - The Straits Times
Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Japan's northeast The Straits Times
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Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Iwate Prefecture
Volunteer firefighter Ryota Haga is working to contain a wildfire raging for a sixth day that is threatening his community 15 years after it was devastated by a tsunami.
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First report: Reuters · 26 Apr, 13:32|Full coverage: 4 · 19h|Window: 19h
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