Fires increase by 30% in Yokosuka and Miura, rising by 16 cases to 63 cases in first half of 2025; emergency responses also up

According to the preliminary firefighting activity report for the first half of the year (January to June) compiled by the Yokosuka City Fire Department, the number of fires in its jurisdiction—covering Yokosuka and Miura cities—increased by approximately 34.0% (16 incidents) compared to the same period last year, totaling 63 incidents. Of these, Yokosuka accounted for 57 incidents (15…