Overview

• The wildfire in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, has burned over 214 hectares and remains active, with evacuation orders affecting more than 1,300 residents.
• The fire in Okayama Prefecture, which burned 250 hectares and damaged six homes, has subsided, and evacuation orders have been lifted.
• A smaller fire in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, was extinguished early Monday after causing one minor injury.
• Dry weather and forest debris have been identified as major factors contributing to the spread of the fires.
• Helicopters and ground crews, including the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, continue aerial water spraying and containment efforts in Imabari.