Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire

Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by firePhoto: BBC World

The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times.

Why this matters for military families

PCS orders, BAH rate changes, housing policy updates, and relocation guidance that military families need for their next move. This story affects OCONUS assignments. If you are preparing for a move, check BAH rates and housing reviews for your next duty station.

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Originally published by BBC World. Summary and curation by DutyStation.ai.

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