A fire that broke out at a thermal power plant in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Wednesday afternoon has almost been put out. Authorities say no injuries have been reported.

Fire department officials say they received reports about an explosion and smoke rising at Taketoyo Thermal Power Station shortly after 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

The power plant's operator, Jera, said smoke was detected in the boiler area and a fire was discovered on a belt conveyor carrying coals and other fuels.

Firefighters had most of the blaze under control at 6:30 p.m.