This is reported by NHK One.

At the same time, the fire engulfed nearby forests. Firefighters have not been able to put out the fire for more than a day. One person, a 76-year-old local resident, is missing.

175 people were placed in an evacuation center. The prefectural administration has put into effect a law on disaster relief, allowing victims to be provided with the necessary humanitarian assistance. The prefecture intends to hold a meeting of the headquarters for the elimination of the consequences of the fire. The officials will meet this morning, the TV channel reports.

The population of the city, which is located on the island of Kyushu, is more than 477 thousand people. The city is located on the southwestern side of the Inland Sea of Japan. kommersant.ru.