How many people died in the 1971 Kure forest fire?

Published estimates put the death toll of the 1971 Kure forest fire (27 April 1971) at 18.

When did the 1971 Kure forest fire happen?

It occurred on 27 April 1971 in Japan.

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1971 Kure forest fire

27 April 1971 Japan · Asia 18 deaths

1971 Kure forest fire occurred on 27 April 1971 in Japan. Recorded deaths: 18.

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