JAPAN FIRE MAPDescription
On August 21, 2026, a fire occurred at Nishinomiya Shrine in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. Shrine staff discovered flames on two tree stumps outside the shrine wall around 5:40–6:00 p.m. Some reports described fire spreading to part of the outer wall. The fire was extinguished within about 20 minutes. No injuries were reported. Police and fire authorities are investigating the cause. Some Japanese media used the term 不審火 (suspicious fire); the cause has not been officially determined.
Key facts
- Date
- Aug 21, 2026
- Time
- around 5:40–6:00 p.m.
- Location
- Nishinomiya, Hyogo
- Casualties
- 0 deaths, 0 injuries
- Damage
- Two tree stumps and part of outer wall burned
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Fire on shrine grounds, August 21, 2026
Kobe Shimbun · Source
Location
Sources
Kobe Shimbun
Suspicious fire at Nishinomiya Shrine; part of tree stumps burned; no injuriesAug 21, 2026 · ja
ABC TV (Asahi Broadcasting)
Fire at Nishinomiya Shrine grounds; no injuriesAug 21, 2026 · ja