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Explosion triggers fire at Nippon Steel plant in Northern Japan
An early-morning explosion at a Nippon Steel plant on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido sparked a fire on Monday, prompting a swift emergency response. According to local reports, the blast occurred inside a hot-air stove, a crucial component used to generate high-temperature air for the facility’s blast furnace.
The fire quickly spread beyond the site of the initial explosion, leading firefighting teams to battle the flames for several hours before finally bringing the situation under control. Despite the intensity of the incident, authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported.
Local officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the explosion, and an investigation is expected to be launched to determine whether equipment malfunction or other factors were involved.