A deadly wildfire in Japan's Iwate Prefecture has claimed one life and forced the evacuation of over 2,000 residents as it continues to ravage the region on Thursday, February 27. The fire, which has destroyed more than 80 buildings, spread rapidly across 600 hectares, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds. Videos from the site show thick black smoke and massive flames engulfing the forest. Over 600 residents from Ofunato have been displaced, and shelters are being set up to accommodate them. Authorities have deployed military helicopters to help contain the blaze. Japan: Heavy Rain-Triggered Flooding Blows Off Manhole Covers in Tokyo's Shinjuku, Videos Show Over-Pressurised Sewer Lines Popping Water Onto Roads.

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