Buddhist Jokhang Temple in Tibet's Capital Catches Fire (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)
A fire has broken out at the temple, which is included on UNESCO's World Heritage list and is considered to be a holy place for Buddhist pilgrims.
According to Chinese news outlet CCTV, the fire started near the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa at 6 pm local time. The incident occurred during the Losar festival, which celebrates the first day of the lunisolar Tibetan calendar.
No casualties have been reported so far and local authorities said that the relics remained intact.
It is still unknown what triggered the incident.
Founded in 652, the temple has been enlarged several times and is considered one of the holiest sites for Buddhists.
The social media users are uploading the images and the videos allegedly showing the temple's roof in flames.
The social media users are uploading the images and the videos allegedly showing the temple's roof in flames.
???? Ha habido un incendio en el Templo de Jokhang, en Lhasa. Según los medios ya ha sido apagado pero el lugar ha sufrido daños.pic.twitter.com/xkemDbTvOa
— Javier Ibáñez (@Javier_IC) February 17, 2018
Devastating news of huge fire at Jokhang temple, spiritual heart of #Lhasa, today pic.twitter.com/GEw5bvhgbh
— Kate Saunders (@katesictibet) February 17, 2018
In Tibet, last night Local time 7 pm: Lhasa Temple principal 'Jokong" fire pic.twitter.com/WKlhbYXgVx
— Rebel (@thenzine) February 17, 2018
Fire breaks out at part of #JokhangTemple in #Lhasa, SW China's #Tibet - blaze put out, no casualties reported, cause of fire unknown pic.twitter.com/6dVmkmgQzL
— Eva Zheng ??? ????? (@evazhengll) February 17, 2018
- Source : Sputnik
