Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire
Summary
A fire destroyed the Reikado Hall on Miyajima island in Hiroshima, Japan. This hall, part of a Buddhist temple complex, held an "eternal flame" that has been burning for nearly 1,200 years. The temple moved the flame to a safe place, and the fire was put out the next day.Key Facts
- The fire occurred at Reikado Hall on Miyajima island, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
- Reikado Hall is part of the Daishoin Buddhist temple complex.
- The hall housed an "eternal flame" that has burned for almost 1,200 years.
- The temple successfully moved the flame before the fire caused damage.
- Authorities think the fire might have started because of the flame.
- The fire was first reported Wednesday morning and was extinguished by Thursday.
- This hall also burned down in 2005, but the flame was preserved then as well.
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