Massive Fire Destroys Over 170 Buildings in Japan
The inferno ignited Tuesday evening in Oita city and rapidly consumed a tightly packed residential zone, a news agency confirmed. The flames spread with alarming speed through the neighborhood's closely situated homes.
Emergency responders ordered mass evacuations as the fire intensified, forcing more than 170 local residents to flee their properties. Authorities scrambled to move people to safety as smoke billowed across the district.
One individual remains unaccounted for amid the ongoing crisis, raising fears about potential casualties. Search efforts continue as firefighting crews work around the clock to contain the flames.
Firefighters are still actively engaged in suppression operations, deploying multiple units to combat the massive blaze. The full extent of injuries and property damage has yet to be determined as emergency teams assess the affected area. Officials have not released information regarding the fire's origin or what may have triggered the initial outbreak.
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