In Japan, forest fires have engulfed more than 1.2 thousand hectares

In Japan, local residents are being evacuated due to a forest fire that has engulfed more than 1,200 hectares. This was announced on March 2 by Arab News.

It is specified that this is the largest fire since 1992.

"Thousands of people have been evacuated from the city of Ofunato, as the largest forest fire in the last three decades continues unabated," the statement said.

According to the authorities, about 1.2 thousand people have found refuge in evacuation centers. About 2 thousand residents of the city went to visit friends and relatives.

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February 26 three fires were recorded in Iwate Prefecture in the Akasaki-cho area-Gozoku of Ofunato City, Koji and Takhama districts of Ayasato City and Sanriku City. As a result of the fire, more than 600 hectares were burned out, while 84 houses were damaged. More than 2 thousand people received recommendations for evacuation.