Japan is facing its largest wildfire in over 30 years, with flames engulfing approximately 1,200 hectares in Ofunato, Iwate. As more than 1,000 people have been evacuated, and 80 buildings damaged, the cause remains unknown. The region's unusually dry February has contributed to the fire's severity. In total, 1,700 firefighters have been deployed to combat the blaze, drawing comparisons to the 1992 Hokkaido fire, which burned 1,030 hectares. This event is part of a larger trend of reduced but concentrated wildfires in Japan, typically occurring from February to April.