1,200-year-old Buddhist hall burns on Miyajima; sacred flame saved
A fire on Wednesday destroyed a 1,200-year-old Buddhist hall on Miyajima island, Japan. The sacred flame housed within the structure was rescued and relocated before firefighters contained the blaze. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Key facts
- Fire occurred on Wednesday
- Buddhist hall was 1,200 years old
- Structure located on Miyajima island
- Sacred flame was rescued
- Flame taken elsewhere before fire control
- Firefighters brought blaze under control
- Cause of fire under investigation
Entities
Locations
- Miyajima
- Japan
Sources
- Quartz —