Firefighters Attacked by Swarm of Bees
Firefighters battling a house fire in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, on August 19 were forced to contend with large numbers of bees swarming around the scene after an attempt to burn a bee nest apparently set the roof ablaze. (News On Japan)
Firefighters responding to a house fire in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, on August 19, found themselves dealing with a large swarm of bees surrounding the scene. The fire began when someone attempted to burn a bee nest, causing the blaze to quickly engulf the roof. Upon arrival, emergency services witnessed the bees flying around the burning building, prompting firefighters to quickly move away and even spray the insects with insecticide as they battled the flames.
The fire started in an unoccupied building and spread to a neighboring structure before being brought under control after approximately three and a half hours. No injuries were reported during either the fire or encounters with the bees.
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