Massive Fire Fueled by Winds Destroys Much of Okinawa's Shuri Castle, a World Heritage Site
At a Glance The castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It was rebuilt after being destroyed during World War II.Windy weather helped spread the flames, which destroyed several buildings. A raging fire has destroyed much of Shuri Castle, a 500-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Japanese island of Okinawa. The fire broke out Thursday local time, Japanese news service NHK reported. Seven buildings in the castle complex, including the main hall, burned to the ground, the report added. The...