Regarding a large-scale grassland fire in eastern Mongolia, including a nature reserve, the government said it takes the scale of the damage seriously and expressed its willingness, on behalf of the Japanese government, to cooperate in supporting recovery efforts. The fire occurred early this month while a convoy carrying Japanese executives and others from a KDDI subsidiary was traveling.
A large-scale grassland fire broke out in eastern Mongolia, including in a nature reserve in Dornod Province. The government said it takes the scale of the damage seriously and indicated its willingness to provide cooperation that would help restore the affected areas.
The authorities are reportedly investigating the detailed cause of the fire, and the Japanese government is considering support for recovery efforts in the area. The fire occurred early this month and reportedly started while a convoy carrying Japanese executives and others from a KDDI subsidiary was traveling.
The article gives no specific figures for the scale or monetary value of the damage, and the release of the results of further investigations and additional local information is awaited.
The government's comments focus on the movements of company personnel involved in the fire and its policy of supporting the affected areas. Further reports are awaited for details of the support and the scope of cooperation.