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Iwate Forest Fire Under Control After 11 Days

A large forest fire in Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture, was declared under control on its 11th day, allowing the community to begin returning to normalcy.

3 May, 01:35 — 3 May, 01:35
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japan-timesMostly Factual104d ago

Iwate town declares forest fire under control on 11th day

According to the prefectural government, the fire burned about 1,633 hectares.

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japan-times3 May, 01:35First to report

Iwate town declares forest fire under control on 11th day

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NHK World3 May, 09:01Latest update

岩手 大槌町 山林火災「鎮圧」で町ににぎわい戻る

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