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

Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city.

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Japan fights forest fire that's damaged dozens of homes, caused hundreds to evacuate

Japan is fighting a forest fire that has destroyed or damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city
ABC News - 17h
Thousands evacuated as Japan's biggest fire in decades continues to burn

At least one person has died and more than 80 buildings have been damaged in the blaze.
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