Fire at Asaka Self-Defense Force Base
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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Asaka Base, Saitama/Tokyo, Japan
July 20, 2026
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A fire occurred at the Asaka Self-Defense Force base spanning Saitama and Tokyo. The fire originated in a waste disposal area within the premises. No injuries have been reported.
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