Fire destroys seven homes in Takaoka City, Toyama; one man missing

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A fire in a densely populated area of Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, destroyed seven homes. An 84-year-old man is currently unaccounted for. The blaze broke out around 8:43 AM on Sunday, January 11, 2026, after a report of smoke. One woman was hospitalized, and the missing man, Tadashi Annen, 84, lived in one of the destroyed residences. The fire was extinguished around 3 PM after burning for over six hours. A blizzard warning was in effect at the time, and authorities will investigate the cause.


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