JAPAN FIRE MAPDescription
On February 7, 2026, a fire destroyed three buildings at Horen-ji in Kumakogen, Ehime Prefecture: the main hall (~260 sq m), memorial hall (~150 sq m), and the head priest's residence (~170 sq m). The fire was reported around 1:50 p.m. All four family members were away from the temple at the time. No injuries were reported. Police and fire authorities are investigating the cause.
Key facts
- Date
- Feb 7, 2026
- Time
- around 1:50 p.m.
- Location
- Kumakogen, Ehime
- Casualties
- 0 deaths, 0 injuries
- Damage
- Main hall, memorial hall, and residence destroyed (3 buildings)
Photos
After
Horen-ji after the fire, February 7, 2026
TBS NEWS DIG · Source
Location
Sources
TBS NEWS DIG
Fire at Horen-ji in Kumakogen; three buildings destroyedFeb 7, 2026 · ja
Yahoo! News / Ai TV
Ehime temple fire; main hall and residence burnedFeb 7, 2026 · ja