The flames then spread to the nearby forested area on the island of Miyajimabut were controlled and no injuries were confirmed.
A Buddhist temple on the island of Miyajima, in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, was completely destroyed by fire on Wednesday. According to the local press, around 30 firefighters were at the scene.
The alert was given to authorities on Tuesday, but However, the fire has now been extinguished.
A hut near the temple was also consumed by the calls. According to theareas totaling approximately 30 square meters.
The flames then spread to the nearby forested area on the island, but were brought under control and no injuries were confirmed.
Located near the summit of Mount Misen, the Buddhist temple, linked to the Buddhist saint Kukai, guards the “eternal flame”, which, according to the temple, has been burning for almost 1,200 years.
