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