The forest fire that broke out in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture on the 1st continued to spread on the morning of the 2nd. The site is near the top of the mountain, and it is difficult to extinguish the fire from the ground, so the Self-Defense Forces and others have decided to send out a helicopter to release water from the sky.
The forest fire that broke out in the Ozu City on the afternoon of the 1st did not subside even on the morning of the 2nd, and the fire continued to spread.
According to the fire department, a 59-year-old man suffered burns to his face in the fire, but the injuries were minor.
On the other hand, so far no damage has been confirmed to houses, but the city is calling on people who need time to evacuate, such as the elderly, to evacuate to the nearest evacuation center, as there is a risk that the fire may spread near the house.
The fire is near the top of the mountain and the fire has spread over a wide area, making it difficult to extinguish the fire from the ground.
For this reason, the Self-Defense Forces, which received a request from Ehime Prefecture to dispatch a disaster, have decided to send out a helicopter from the morning of the 2nd to release water from the sky.
In addition, on the ground, pump trucks and other equipment are being released to release water to prevent further fire from spreading.