Japan: One Missing as Massive Fire Engulfs 170 Buildings in Saganoseki, Oita (Watch Video)

One person was missing as a huge fire broke out in at least 170 residential buildings in Japan's Oita on Tuesday, November 18. The blaze destroyed a building situated in Saganoseki situated near the port. According to reports, a man in his 70s is missing in the incident.

Fire Engines and the rescue team continue to battle with the situation. The city has said more than a hundred people have evacuated their houses. The blaze erupted at around 5.45 pm on Tuesday, which later spread to other buildings surrounding it due to strong winds and terrain. 

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For more than 12 hours, the fire has not been under control. At least 175 people from 115 households have been evacuated to a nearby community hall. Oita Prefecture has announced a relief team to investigate the cause of the fire in Saganoseki.