The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for ...

The largest wildfire the island has seen in more than 30 years is raging in north-eastern Japan. More than 1,000 people have been evacuated to safety from the flames.

TOKYO: Japan partially lifted wildfire evacuation orders on Friday (Mar 7) after rain helped stop the country's worst blaze ...