Thousands evacuated as the biggest fire in Japan in decades, continuing to burn

In three decades, Japan has launched more than 2000 firefighters to fight the country’s largest forest.

At least one person died in an explosion, which has set off more than 5,200 hectares around the northern Japanese city of the offunate since Thursday, reports fire and catastrophes (FDMA).

Despite the fact that in January -fans, it is usually the dry season ofunato, last month in the area was less rainfall than any February for more than 20 years – recording only 2.5 millimeters compared to the usual average 41.

About 4,600 people remain under the orders issued by the evacuation government when the fire continues to burn.

About 2000 years have already left the territory to stay with friends or relatives, and more than 1,200 were evacuated to the shelter, officials said.

Fires burn in the forest area of ​​Ivat prefecture, which is the second largest prefecture and has a second population density in the country.

More than 80 buildings were estimated, although the FDMA noted that the details are still estimated.

“Although it is inevitable that the fire will be extended to a certain extent, we will take all possible measures to make sure that it will not affect people’s homes,” Prime Minister Shiger Isibr said in Parliament.

Thousands of firefighters out of 14 prefectures, including Tokyo, were sent to fight fires. At least 16 helicopters are also used, and images showing that planes throw water on the smooth hills.

As in many other countries, Japan recorded its hottest year in 2024 since the records.

It is difficult to find out if climate change or deteriorate specific fires because other factors – such as changes in how the earth used are also relevant.

However, IPCC says Climate change makes weather conditions necessary for more likely fire spreads.

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