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Major Fire Engulfs Central Japan Shopping District Near Shrine
A large fire has broken out and spread rapidly through a historic commercial district in central Japan, threatening buildings adjacent to a revered Shinto shrine. Emergency crews are battling the blaze as authorities assess structural damage and potential cultural heritage risks.
31 Aug, 10:32 — 31 Aug, 10:48
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Large fire spreads in central Japan shopping district near sacred Shinto shrine - The Straits Times
Large fire spreads in central Japan shopping district near sacred Shinto shrine The Straits Times
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Large fire spreads in central Japan shopping district near sacred Shinto shrine - The Star
Large fire spreads in central Japan shopping district near sacred Shinto shrine The Star
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First report: straits-times · 31 Aug, 10:32|Full coverage: 2 · 16m|Window: 16m
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