Tokyo, April 12 -- Wildfires that broke out in Okayama City, western Japan, nearly three weeks ago, have been extinguished, local media reported.
The city's fire department made the announcement on Friday, after finding no active flames or hot spots since April 5, public broadcaster NHK reported.
The wildfires, which had burnt about 565 hectares, including parts of neighbouring Tamano City, and destroyed at least six homes and warehouses, were among the largest ever recorded in Okayama Prefecture, the report said.
Fire authorities announced on March 28 that the blaze had been brought under control, while the city continued to deploy helicopters and firefighters on the ground to check for hot spots in the affected areas.
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