Japan fights a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and caused hundreds to evacuate


Japan fights a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and caused hundreds to evacuate

March 3, 2025, 11:25 PM EST / Source: The Associated Press By The Associated Press TOKYO — Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city. The fire has burned about 5,190 acres of forest in Ofunato since it started Wednesday, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. The agency said at least 84 homes have been damaged, and over 1,200 people evacuated. The fire has subsided in some areas. More than 2,000 troops and and firefighters have been deployed from across the country.