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Japan: Large fire erupts in shopping district near Ise Shrine VIDEO

31 August 2026 13:22

A major fire has broken out in a shopping district in the city of Ise in Japan’s central Mie Prefecture, a local media reports.

Television footage showed the fire engulfing several buildings in the shopping district. At least 10 fire crews are working at the scene.

No information on casualties has been reported.

The Ise Shrine, a popular tourist destination, is located near the shopping district. It is not known whether the fire has reached the shrine complex.

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