Japan quake exposes fire risk to picturesque old neighborhoods

About 200 structures went up in flames in Wajima after New Year's temblor

20240103N Wajima quake aftermath

A large swath of the city of Wajima burned down after the earthquake on Jan. 1. © Kyodo

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The deadly earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year's Day has brought renewed attention to the risk of catastrophic fires in areas packed with old wooden buildings.

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