PHUKET: Thousands of firecrackers exploded during a blaze at a Chinese temple on Phuket today, bringing locals at the run to try to douse the storeroom fire.
The blaze broke out about 8am and brought six fire trucks to the Ya Nang Chinese temple in Krabi Road, not far from the Blue Elephant restaurant.
Firemen too an hour to control the blaze and were mopping up as temple authorities assessed the cost of the damage.
The blaze was fueled by the exploding crackers and the ceremonial paper burned during events at the temple.
It's expected stores of firecrackers will be renewed in time for this year's Phuket Vegetarian festival in late September.
The blaze broke out about 8am and brought six fire trucks to the Ya Nang Chinese temple in Krabi Road, not far from the Blue Elephant restaurant.
Firemen too an hour to control the blaze and were mopping up as temple authorities assessed the cost of the damage.
The blaze was fueled by the exploding crackers and the ceremonial paper burned during events at the temple.
It's expected stores of firecrackers will be renewed in time for this year's Phuket Vegetarian festival in late September.
Gods from the Chinese temple got the sound message....
Posted by Whistle-Blower on August 11, 2014 10:28