Authorities in Ofunato City, northeastern Japan, are considering whether to lift more evacuation orders imposed because of wildfires.



They say no new blazes broke out in the two days through Friday. The area had its first rainfall on Wednesday since the fires began on February 26.



Officials say they lifted some evacuation orders along the bay on Friday. But 11 percent of the city's residents remain subject to the measure.



Officials plan to assess the risk of fires re-igniting, and check on vital infrastructure.



The wildfires have burned through about 2,900 hectares, or nine percent of the city, located in Iwate Prefecture.



Officials say volunteer firefighters from local neighborhoods will rejoin efforts to extinguish any smoldering flames from Saturday.