Japan's largest urban fire in decades rips through 170 buildings
Published: 11/19/2025

A massive fire in Oita, Kyushu, Japan damaged over 170 buildings, leading to evacuations as authorities worked to contain the blaze. Aerial footage revealed the extensive damage, spanning the equivalent of seven football fields, impacting residential areas close to a fishing port. This incident marks Japan's biggest urban fire since 1976, with reports of casualties and investigations ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.



