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Fire breaks out during demolition of earthquake-damaged chimney in Japan

A fire erupted while workers were demolishing an earthquake-damaged chimney at a paper factory in Japan.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 6, 2026, 2:51 AM UTC.

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The incident highlights hazards during post-earthquake industrial recovery, though no broader consequences are provided.

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