An industrial smokestack at Nippon Paper Industries’ manufacturing mill in Yatsushiro collapsed following severe ground shaking caused by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture.
Emergency responders and plant management secured the industrial site to contain structural debris and inspect adjacent paper processing facilities for hazardous material leaks.
Company officials confirmed that operations at the mill were suspended pending engineering evaluations and safety clearance.
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/28/people-trapped-japan-earthquake-kumamoto-aeon-shopping-centre-mall-latest-news-updates?page=with%3Ablock-6a688e008f089924d071937c