China News Service, February 28. According to a report by the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), by the 28th, the wildfire in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan had been burning for a week, but the momentum of the burning has been basically controlled.
Data as of the 27th showed that the area affected by the fire has reached 106 hectares.
On the morning of the 28th local time, over the mountain fire in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, fire-fighting helicopters were conducting fire fighting operations.
Image source: NHK video screenshot
According to reports, the Ashikaga City Government in Tochigi Prefecture stated that the current spread of wildfires has been basically controlled.
According to the Municipal Crisis Management Department, by visual observation, the amount of smoke in the mountains and forests has been significantly reduced.
According to the report, the Ashikaga City Government has issued an evacuation advisory to 305 families and built 3 temporary shelters in the city. As of 9 am on the 28th, 7 people are still in refuge.
According to reports, the fire has not caused any casualties, but data as of the 27th shows that the fire area has reached 106 hectares, and some wooden buildings in the mountains have been completely burned.
Since the fire is still burning, starting from the morning of the 28th local time, the Japanese Self-Defense Force and the fire department have entered the fire scene again, trying to put out the remaining fire as soon as possible.