Скачать или смотреть Devastating Fire Engulfs 600-Year-Old Shuri Castle in Japan

A huge fire has swept through Shuri Castle in Japan, destroying major parts of the UNESCO World Heritage site Okinawa.

Firefighters were still battling the flames hours after the blaze started at around 2.40am local time.

Police said nearby residents were evacuated to safer areas.

The main Seiden temple and the north temple are among the structures that burned down.

While no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Report by Gianluca Avagnina.

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