Days after the incident, the Japanese government responds for the first time to a grassland fire in Mongolia caused by the activities of a Japanese company.

The incident in which Japanese corporate activities triggered a large-scale grassland fire in a Mongolian nature reserve came to light several days ago. On the 26th, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara gave an official response for the first time, stating that the Japanese government "takes seriously" the severe losses caused by the fire. Kihara said at a press conference that the Japanese government extends its condolences to the people of Mongolia and is willing to maintain close communication with the Mongolian government to provide assistance for recovery efforts in the affected areas. A large-scale grassland fire broke out on the 8th in the Numrug Nature Reserve in Dornod Province, Mongolia. According to Mongolian sources, the open flames were extinguished on the 16th. Japanese telecommunications operator KDDI acknowledged on the 20th that the fire was related to the activities of a Japanese national executive of its subsidiary.