A historic Buddhist hall on Japan's Miyajima Island burned down after catching fire, destroying a building known for housing a legendary 'eternal flame' believed to have burned for more than 1,000 years.
The flame, which spiritual leaders say has been continuously lit for more than 1,200 years, was salvaged after the blaze and moved to a different site.
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A historic Buddhist hall on Japan's Miyajima Island burned down after catching fire, destroying a building known for housing a legendary 'eternal flame' believed to have burned for more than 1,000 years.
I have to wonder if they saved the flame. I mean, did someone have the foresight to take part of the fire?
Sorry if it was in the video. I never watch videos...
The firefighters managed to put out the building blaze, but preserve the flame. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/world/asia/japan-fire-eternal-flame-reikado.html
So wonderful to hear! And thanks for the link!