Japan's ‘Eternal Flame’ Temple Destroyed by Fire

Daishoin Temple on Miyajima Island, which housed Japan's 'eternal flame' for 1,200 years, was destroyed by fire. The sacred flame was salvaged and moved to a different location, with authorities suggesting it may have caused the blaze.

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• Fire Destroys Sacred Buddhist Hall in Japan that Housed ‘Eternal Flame’
• Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
• Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire
• Temple that has housed Japan's 'eternal flame' for 1,200 years is destroyed by fire

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