Huge fire whipped up by strong winds engulfs 140 buildings in Japan (VIDEOS)

An immense blast fanned by solid winds has inundated no less than 140 structures in focal Japan, nearby media report. YouTube recordings demonstrate gigantic flares immersing houses and tufts of thick dark smoke. Hundreds have been encouraged to clear. The fire began at 10:30 neighborhood time (01:30 GMT) on Thursday in a Chinese eatery in the focal point of Itoigawa City, Niigata prefecture, with a populace of around 45,000 inhabitants, nearby media report.The blast was thrown together by solid winds coming to up to 90km/h, Japanese NHK supporter reported, refering to climate authorities. So far the fire has spread to no less than 140 structures. Itoigawa city powers have issued a departure counseling for 600 individuals in 273 close-by families.