Explosion at Annaka City's Waste Facility Halts Operations.

Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture".

By AI of "Isesaki FM".

An explosion occurred at the Usuigawa Clean Center, a waste treatment facility in Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture, and bulky waste treatment operations have been halted. The accident occurred around 9:00 a.m. on April 28th in a crusher that breaks down bulky waste brought in, and no one was injured. The cause has not been determined, but it is believed to have been gas cartridges, spray cans, and lithium-ion batteries.

Annaka City is calling on residents to temporarily refrain from taking out beverage cans and non-burnable waste that can no longer be treated.

Combustible waste can still be accepted. It is expected to take approximately three months for the facility to resume operation.