Overview
- The blaze was discovered Thursday on the 1,138-meter Mount Ogi after a resident reported smoke, affecting areas of Uenohara and neighboring Otsuki.
- By Friday morning, the fire had scorched about 8 hectares, according to the Uenohara Municipal Government.
- Flames advanced to within roughly 150 meters of the nearest home, yet authorities reported no injuries or structural damage.
- Uenohara advised approximately 140 to 150 residents to evacuate as a precaution as the situation evolved.
- The prefectural government requested Self-Defense Forces support, and combined aerial water drops and ground crews continued efforts to contain the spread.