Japan contains large wildfires after 11-day battle

RTE Sunday 3rd May 2026, 6:46AM 1 min read 4 hours ago

Wildfires that scorched forests in northern Japan, reportedly the second biggest in over 30 years, have been brought under control after 11 days, officials have said.

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