14.11.2025 16:48
A fire broke out at the 1500-year-old Yongqing Temple in Jiangsu province, China, due to a visitor's improper use of incense and candles. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, and it was reported that there were no casualties.
A fire broke out the day before yesterday in the three-story wooden Wenchang Pavilion located inside the 1500-year-old Yongqing Temple in the city of Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province in eastern China.
VISITOR'S CARELESSNESS CAUSED IT
It was reported that the fire was brought under control quickly with the intervention of firefighting teams, and initial investigations revealed that the fire was caused by a visitor's improper use of incense and candles.
Authorities stated that there were no casualties in the incident, and it was noted that the affected pavilion was built in 2009 and did not contain any culturally significant artifacts. It was also mentioned that legal action would be taken against those responsible for the fire and that measures would be implemented to eliminate potential risks and dangers.