On the afternoon of the 30th, there was a fire burning undergrowth at the Watarase Reservoir, which spans Tochigi Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture.

So far, there are no reports of injuries.

According to the fire department, around 3:30 pm on the 30th, there was a report that "the undergrowth was burning" at the Watarase Reservoir, which spans Tochigi Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture.



NHK helicopter footage shows the fire spreading over a wide area and smoke rising just before 7pm.



A large number of fire engines have arrived at the scene and are conducting fire extinguishing activities, but the momentum of the fire has not subsided.



It is said that the fire occurred near the northwest of Lake Yanaka in the Watarase Reservoir, and there is no information on injuries so far.



Firefighters say there is no danger of the fire spreading to the house at this time.

Dry weather warning for southern Tochigi prefecture

In southern Tochigi Prefecture such as Tochigi City, the weather has been sunny and dry since the 28th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a ``dry warning''.



At least through February 1st, we are calling for people to be careful with fire.