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Massive Oita City Fire Claims One Life, Destroys 170 Buildings

11/19/2025

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A fire in Oita city, Japan, on November 19, 2025, destroyed over 170 buildings and resulted in one death.
The blaze, the largest urban fire in Japan in nearly 50 years, burned approximately 48,900 square meters and forced 175 residents to evacuate.
Military and firefighting helicopters responded, while strong winds spread the fire to nearby forests and an uninhabited island.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed condolences and pledged government support, as power outages affected around 300 homes.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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A fire in Oita city, Japan, on November 19, 2025, destroyed over 170 buildings and resulted in one death.
The blaze, the largest urban fire in Japan in nearly 50 years, burned approximately 48,900 square meters and forced 175 residents to evacuate.
Military and firefighting helicopters responded, while strong winds spread the fire to nearby forests and an uninhabited island.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed condolences and pledged government support, as power outages affected around 300 homes.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.