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Fire Destroys 1,200-Year-Old Buddhist Temple on Itsukushima Island
A fire destroyed Reikado Hall, a historic Buddhist temple on Itsukushima island near Hiroshima, on Wednesday. The blaze began at the temple's long-burning flame and spread through the structure despite efforts by firefighters and a helicopter.
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A fire destroyed Reikado Hall, a Buddhist temple on Itsukushima island near Hiroshima, on Wednesday. The blaze started at the temple's long-burning flame and spread through the wooden structure. Video footage showed the 1,200-year-old building engulfed in flames.
Dozens of firefighters and a helicopter responded to the fire. Emergency crews were unable to save the building. The temple was reduced to a charred shell after the fire.
The flame at Reikado Hall had reportedly burned continuously since 806 AD. It is understood to have inspired the Flame of Peace at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The temple had previously suffered fire damage in 2005.
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