This was the latest of the troubles that are plaguing Japan as it is doing it’s best to recover from the disaster brought on last week by the earthquake/tsunami.
There were approximately 3,676 individuals that died. An additional 7,558 people have still not been located and 1,990 were wounded.
Many that survived are living in overflowing shelters. They are mourning for the people they lost and concerned about others that have yet to be found.
The Prime Minister has referred to the disaster as the “worst crisis since World War ll.
The fire being discovered on Wednesday was found only a day later then yet another fire along with an explosion had occurred in the No. 2 reactor.
The degree of radiation jumped at the entrance to the building as the first blaze was burning. The levels dropped back down once the fire was put out. According to the Chief Cabinet Secretary the level of radiation was once again at a reading that would not make humans ill.
The degree of radiation in Tokyo on Wednesday was two times the level of Tuesday, but were said not to be a threat to humans.
At this time, the Japanese officials are concerned about the possibility of a melt down.
They continue to pour sea water into the reactors to try and keep them from getting any worse but the fear continues. It’s not a secure condition.
To protect as many of the workers as possible, the owners had all but 50 of the plant employees leave the plant. They also advised that anyone closer then 18.6 miles of the plant to stay inside. The authorities have also enforced a no fly zone in the area due to a detection of radiation after the explosions at the plant.
As of now, the wind has been blowing towards the north to northeast. That is good for Tokyo is there is a lot of radiation released into the air. Tokyo would be kept safe from a lot of it.
The search for survivors does continue. There are rescue teams searching through the piles of debris.
Along with the lack of shelter is the cold weather that the people are having to deal with. Some have been out in the cold for days.
Snow has been falling in areas of north eastern Japan.
There are still after shocks rocking the area hindering rescue efforts.
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