焼け跡 (yakeato) Japanese meaning: ruins of a fire | KotomoraAfter the war, only the ruins of fires remained in the town.
Valuable photos were found in the fire-devastated area.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉に焼け跡が残るthe ruins of a fire remain at a place
The ruins of an old fire still remain on that hill.
焼け跡から〈物〉が見つかるsomething is found among the fire ruins
A few old photographs were found among the fire ruins.
焼け跡を片付けるto clear away the ruins of a fire
The residents worked together to clear away the fire ruins.
