Otsuchi Town Forest Fire Day 3 — Over 1,000 Hectares Burned | 大槌町山林火災3日目も延焼続く

A massive forest fire in Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, continues to spread into its third day, with the burned area now exceeding 1,000 hectares. TBS NEWS DIG reports on the latest developments, including the ongoing firefighting efforts by local emergency services working tirelessly to contain the blaze. Residents caught in the disaster have voiced deep anxiety about their homes and properties, with many displaced and living in evacuation centres as the fire refuses to be brought under control. The report also highlights growing concerns about the scale of the damage, the risks of further spread, and the human cost of the disaster as communities in Iwate Prefecture brace for continued impact. Authorities and firefighters remain on high alert as conditions on the ground stay unpredictable. #OtsuchiTownFire #JapanForestFire #IwatePrefecture #TBSNewsDig #山林火災 #Lykstage #LykstageVideo #LykstageCreator #LykstageCommunity