Devastating fires that changed the city of Hakodate
03:30 Min
Many regions around the world continue to grapple with the threat of fire - from South Korea's record wildfires last year, to the catastrophic Tai Po tragedy in Hong Kong, that killed 168 people in November. One quiet city in Japan has been fighting fire for more than a hundred years, and learned a few lessons. Our senior correspondent Michiyo Ishida has more.
14 Mar 2026 03:08pm
Many regions around the world continue to grapple with the threat of fire - from South Korea's record wildfires last year, to the catastrophic Tai Po tragedy in Hong Kong, that killed 168 people in November. One quiet city in Japan has been fighting fire for more than a hundred years, and learned a few lessons. Our senior correspondent Michiyo Ishida has more.
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