Japan wildfire scorches 5,200 acres of land, 1 killed

A massive wildfire in Iwate, Japan, has burned over 5,200 acres of forest, damaged 84 homes and forced 1,200 residents to evacuate the region. More than 2,000 firefighters and troops, along with 16 helicopters, are battling the blaze. The fire, worsened by Japan's driest winter since 1946, has claimed one life, with authorities taking measures to protect the houses.

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