Japan Battles Widespread Wildfires
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 03:50 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
More than 1,000 firefighters are battling two blazes in northern Japan, with some 3,000 people urged to leave their homes. The fires come as the country's winters become increasingly dry.
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