Japan's ‘Eternal Flame’ Temple Destroyed by Fire
Summary
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.
How coverage differs
Left outlets emphasize the profound cultural loss and salvaged ‘eternal flame’ from the 1,200-year-old temple, while right outlets detail the destruction and suggest the sacred flame itself may have caused the blaze.
- Left: Sacred Buddhist Hall Lost, Ancient Flame Saved From Devastating Blaze Left-leaning outlets emphasize the profound cultural and religious loss of the sacred Buddhist hall on Miyajima Island, highlighting its 1,200-year history and the symbolic 'eternal flame' it housed. They detail the destruction of the historic Daishoin Temple, noting the flame's salvage.
- Center: Ancient Temple Burns: Eternal Flame Relocated, Possible Cause Investigated Center outlets report the destruction of the sacred hall on Miyajima Island, which housed Japan's 'eternal flame' for 1,200 years, due to a fire. They note the flame was salvaged and authorities are investigating its potential role in the blaze.
- Right: Historic Temple Housing Millennia-Old Flame Destroyed by Devastating Fire Right-leaning outlets focus on the complete destruction of the temple that housed Japan's 'eternal flame' for 1,200 years, detailing the blaze's impact. They also mention authorities' suggestion that the sacred flame itself may have caused the fire.