- A wildfire in Yamanashi Prefecture has burned over 160 hectares of forest since Thursday.
- Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze, which is spreading towards Otsuki City.
- An evacuation order is in place for 145 residents, though authorities believe the risk to homes is low.

A: Hey Hana! Did you hear about the fire in Yamanashi?
B: No, Kenji! What’s going on?

A: It started last Thursday, on a mountain near Uenohara and Otsuki.
B: Oh no! How big is it?

A: Really big! They say it’s burned over 160 hectares of forest.
B: Wow, that’s a lot! Are firefighters doing anything?

A: Yeah, lots of them! Helicopters, hoses, everything!
B: But they haven't stopped it yet?

A: Not yet. The fire’s spreading westward.
B: Are people worried?

A: A little. The flames got pretty close to some houses in Otsuki.
B: Seriously? Were they going to evacuate?

A: Luckily, officials say it’s unlikely the fire will reach the houses. But there’s an evacuation order for about 145 people in Uenohara.
B: That’s tough.

A: It is. And no rain is coming soon, so it might take a while to put out.
B: That’s not good news. At least no one’s been hurt or buildings damaged, right?

A: Exactly! Everyone’s hoping for rain.
B: Me too! Let's hope they get it under control soon.