Japan NE 7.4-7.5 quake tsunami evacs + Iwate Otsuchi wildfire day4 200ha/2600 evac/3rd elderly
Key Questions
What caused the evacuations in northeast Japan?
A 7.4-7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Sanriku region, triggering tsunami evacuations in Iwate, Hokkaido, and Aomori with waves up to 10 feet.
What is the status of the wildfire in Iwate's Otsuchi?
The wildfire in Otsuchi, Iwate, is on day 4, scorching 200 hectares and raging near homes. Firefighters from 12 prefectures are responding.
How many evacuees are there from the Otsuchi wildfire?
About 2600 people from 1200 homes have been evacuated, including a third evacuation for elderly residents as the fire continues to spread.
Sanriku 7.4-7.5 quake tsunami evacs Iwate/Hokkaido/Aomori 10ft; post-quake Iwate Otsuchi wildfire rages day4 near homes/2600 from 1200 homes evac/200ha scorched/12 prefectures firefighters.
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Updated Apr 25, 2026