The ongoing forest fire in the Japanese city of Nanyo has spread across 137 hectares of land, prompting local authorities to urge over 400 residents to evacuate.
The fire extinguishing operations have been ongoing for four days since the fire broke out in Nanyo on Saturday, which is located about 350 kilometers away from Tokyo.
For safety, local authorities have issued an instruction encouraging 410 people of 148 families to leave. Meanwhile, temporary shelters have been set up in nearby areas to accommodate those who have been displaced.
A 70-year-old man has been injured as a result of the fire.
A total of 330 firefighters have participated in the fire extinguishing work, and helicopters have also been deployed to assist in the firefighting efforts.
Over 400 people urged to evacuate as forest fire continues in Japanese city
Ongoing forest fire engulfs 137 hectares of land in Japanese city
The Central Asia Park was opened on Sunday in the northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an one year after the first China-Central Asia Summit, to showcase the strengthening of regional cooperation.
The park is located near the Xi'an International Exhibition Center, one of the venues for the 2023 China-Central Asia Summit. Sculptures of horses and camel caravans decorate the approximately 53-hectare park, symbolizing the prosperous exchanges over centuries and the beautiful vision of joint development between China and Central Asian countries.
The building at the main entrance of the park is called "Silk Road Meeting Room" and displays gifts from Central Asian countries, including traditional costumes from Kazakhstan and sculptures of "bow shooting" from Kyrgyzstan.
Visitors can buy specialties including snacks and honey from Central Asian countries in the park's shop.
Xi'an is a historical city founded about 3,100 years ago. Formerly known as Chang'an, it is the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, which saw flourishing interactions between China and Central Asia.
The China-Central Asia Summit, held in the city in May 2023, was the first summit held offline by the leaders of the six countries since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the five Central Asian states 31 years ago.
Central Asia Park opens in northwest China, highlighting regional cooperation
