From Charmaine, written yesterday:
“For those who cant read Japanese, there has been a large fire in Oguni Town where I work and previously lived for over ten years. The report says 20 buildings, including shops and houses in one of the main streets, have burnt down, but incredibly no casualties. I can’t bear to go to work tomorrow. My classroom building is just around the corner, and have to see this kind of destruction. What a shock!”
“This will probably affect the annual town festival, held October 18th every year. The parade always takes a route around town directly through that area. It looks as if it will probably have to be cancelled … that part of town is still closed off today while they investigate what caused the fire.”
Posted by Kirk
