Key Facts
• On July 31, 2025, a fire broke out in Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture.
• The fire destroyed two wooden single-story buildings, totaling approximately 170 square meters.
• The incident occurred at the residence of Hirokazu Morikawa, a company employee.
• A nearby 80-year-old man reported the fire at 6:20 PM, citing visible flames and smoke.
• Firefighters extinguished the blaze after about five hours, around 11:00 PM.
• No injuries were reported as Morikawa was away from home at the time.
• The cause of the fire remains under investigation by police and fire authorities.
Summary
A fire on the evening of July 31, 2025, in Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture, completely destroyed two wooden single-story buildings at the residence of Hirokazu Morikawa. The fire, reported by a nearby elderly man at 6:20 PM, was extinguished after five hours. Fortunately, no injuries occurred as Morikawa was not home during the incident. The total area burned was approximately 170 square meters. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
