Typhoon Jebi: Dozens of cars burn at auction site in Japan
Storm is the most powerful to make landfall since 1993
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Dozens of cars were burned in a fire at an auction site as a Typhoon Jebi swept through western Japan.
It is unclear what what caused the blaze that was filmed by broadcasters in the country, as firefighters worked to tackle the blaze.
Police investigating the incident have connected it to the typhoon, which made landfall in western Japan, causing heavy rain to flood Kansai International Airport, situated on a manmade island near Osaka.
The bridge from the airport to the mainland was heavily damaged after a fuel tanker crashed into it after being swept away from Osaka Bay by the cyclone. The coast guard said that the 11 crew members on board were unharmed.
However at least six people have died as the typhoon, with winds well over 100mph, swept across the west of the country.
Jebi is the strongest typhoon to make landfall in Japan since 1993, according to Japan's Kyodo News service.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments