Fire breaks out at Nippon Paper Industries' Yatsushiro Mill in Kumamoto Prefecture
A fire has broken out at the Nippon Paper Industries Yatsushiro Mill located in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture. According to the fire department, a report was received stating that fire had erupted from a building within the mill complex where demolition work is currently underway. Efforts are ongoing to confirm whether there are any injuries.
The fire occurred in a building on the mill's premises. Fire engines and other emergency vehicles have rushed to the scene, and firefighting operations are currently in progress. Local residents have reported seeing black smoke rising from the building.
The police and fire department are investigating the precise cause of the fire. Additionally, traffic restrictions may be implemented in the vicinity of the site to ensure the safety of the surrounding area.
Nippon Paper Industries ceased operations at this mill several years ago and had been proceeding with the demolition of the buildings. The impact of this fire on the surrounding environment is also expected to be investigated in detail moving forward.