Cabinet Order Designating Local Severe Disaster for Forest Fire in Otsuchi, Iwate, with Notice of Covered Area
令和8年4月22日に発生した岩手県上閉伊郡大槌町の林野火災に係る局地激甚災害指定の政令及び対象区域の告示について
Published: 2026-05-29 · Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) · Stage: Government Announcement · Area: Food / Agriculture · Impact (preliminary): Medium
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Summary
This is a MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) press announcement regarding a Cabinet Order designating a local severe disaster ('kyokuchi gekijin') in connection with a forest fire that occurred in Otsuchi Town, Kamihei District, Iwate Prefecture, on April 22 of Reiwa 8 (2026). It also references a public notice (kokuji) of the covered area. No further details are provided in the metadata.
Business Impact
Organizations with forestry or agricultural operations or assets in the affected area of Iwate Prefecture may be affected by support measures or procedures tied to the disaster designation.
Recommended Action
Review the official MAFF source to confirm the scope, covered area, and any applicable measures.