A fire on Wednesday destroyed the historic Daishoin Temple on Miyajima Island, located in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, which housed Japan's 'eternal flame' for over 1,200 years. The blaze engulfed the Reikado Hall, where the sacred flame, originally lit by a Buddhist monk in 806, was kept. Authorities suspect the flame itself may have caused the fire, but investigations are ongoing. Fortunately, the flame was preserved and relocated safely. The fire was reported at around 8:30 AM and extinguished by Thursday, with firefighters managing to prevent injuries and contain the flames from spreading into surrounding woodland. The temple had previously been rebuilt after a fire in 2005, highlighting its vulnerability to such disasters. The eternal flame holds significant cultural importance, as it was used to ignite the Flame of Peace at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing a commitment to global nuclear disarmament. This incident adds to a troubling trend of fires affecting temples across Japan this year, raising awareness about the need for improved fire safety measures.