# Japanese netizens slam government's late response to Mongolia grassland fire

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- CGTN, 2026-10-27 10:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-27/Japanese-netizens-slam-govt-s-late-response-to-Mongolia-grassland-fire-1RAmgrKC9nW/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> A grassland fire in Mongolia's Numrug Strictly Protected Area burned about 530,000 hectares. Initial investigations suggest it may have been sparked by a vehicle convoy operated by Mobicom, a Mongolian subsidiary of Japan's KDDI. Japan's government responded more than two weeks later, drawing criticism, while Mongolian authorities vowed to identify those responsible and seek compensation.