A major fire broke out at Asaka military base, located near Tokyo. This was reported by NHK on July 20.

"Shortly before noon on July 20, a fire broke out on the grounds of the Japan Self-Defense Forces garrison in Asaka, located on the border of Saitama Prefecture and Tokyo, and firefighting efforts are underway," the report said.

No one was injured as a result of the fire. Nine fire engines and other equipment were dispatched to extinguish the blaze.

According to the Asaka garrison, the fire started at a garbage storage facility, after which the flames quickly spread to a neighboring warehouse.