Shuri Castle, Okinawa

usmcbrooks

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Destroyed tonight by fire.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/31/japan-shuri-castle-fire-blaze-engulfs-ancient-world-heritage-site

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8:53p, 10/30/19

Really really hoping it wasn't caused by drunken marines.

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In reply to bigtruckguy3500 • 11:21p, 10/30/19

Fire reportedly started at 0230 local time. I thought they had a curfew for service men and women stationed there now. If I recall correctly, there are Air Force, Army and Navy permanent personnel in addition to Marines.

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9:19a, 11/1/19

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Adjr and Mrs Adjr visited the castle the Sunday before the fire. He is stationed at Kadena and has visited many WWII sites to include Hacksaw Ridge.