On October 24th, authorities completely sealed off the area where the fire occurred at Pho Quang Pagoda ( Phu Tho province ) to ensure it facilitated the investigation.
According to a preliminary report from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Phu Tho province, the fire at Pho Quang Pagoda (Xuan Lung commune, Lam Thao district, Phu Tho province) on the morning of October 23rd caused approximately 25 billion VND in damage.
Specifically, at the main temple, all the wooden structures, the tiled roof, and the electrical system were damaged by fire; the clay and wooden statues inside the temple were damaged by the heat; and the temple's facilities were completely destroyed.
Phổ Quang Pagoda unexpectedly caught fire on October 23rd.
The national treasure, the stone Buddhist altar (Lotus Stone Pedestal), has been observed to have two broken corners of the lotus petals on the 5th tier (top tier) and one broken corner of the lotus petal on the 4th tier.
Earlier, at around 9:45 AM on October 23rd, residents discovered a fire at Pho Quang Pagoda (also known as Xuan Lung Pagoda) in Zone 4, Xuan Lung Commune, Lam Thao District, Phu Tho Province.
Immediately after receiving the report, the People's Committee of Xuan Lung commune notified and mobilized forces along with local people to provide assistance.
Speaking with a reporter from Giao Thong Newspaper, a leader of the Lam Thao District People's Committee said that the Lam Thao District People's Committee is currently assessing the damage and will report to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism because this is a national historical site. For now, security forces are securing the scene to facilitate the investigation into the cause of the fire.
Speaking to a reporter from Giao Thong Newspaper, Ms. Phung Thi Phuong Loan, Chairwoman of the People's Committee of Xuan Lung commune, also said that this afternoon, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will come to the scene to assess the damage.
Reporters from Giao Thong Newspaper observed at the scene on the morning of October 24th that the area where the fire occurred was completely covered.
According to a preliminary report from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Phu Tho province, the unit has initially deployed local police and militia forces to strictly cordon off and protect the scene, preventing unauthorized persons from entering; and immediately implemented a plan to cover the entire area where the fire occurred to ensure it facilitates the investigation.
At the same time, strengthen propaganda and control of information on newspapers, radio, and social media platforms, avoiding the dissemination of false information that causes panic in public opinion.
At the same time, continue to review and compile statistics on the damage caused by the fire; propose a plan for the restoration and renovation of Pho Quang Pagoda, focusing investment, balancing budget resources, and actively mobilizing social resources to carry out the restoration and renovation of the historical site as soon as possible, meeting the religious needs of the people.
Strengthen the implementation of measures to protect national treasures; research and propose methods for preserving and protecting the national treasure, the stone Buddhist altar.
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At the main temple, all the wooden structures, the recessed tile roof, and the electrical system were damaged by fire.
The clay and wooden statues in the Three Treasures Hall were damaged due to the effects of heat.
The national treasure, the stone Buddhist altar (Lotus Stone Pedestal), has been observed to have two broken corners of the lotus petals on the 5th tier (top tier) and one broken corner of the lotus petal on the 4th tier.
Authorities have now sealed off the entire area where the fire occurred to facilitate the investigation.
The scene of the fire has been cordoned off.
The lotus-shaped stone Buddhist altar at Pho Quang Pagoda before it was destroyed by fire. (Photo: Tien Vinh).
Phổ Quang Pagoda (Xuân Lũng Pagoda) was built around the beginning of the Trần Dynasty and has undergone several renovations, the largest of which was in the early 17th century - 1629. Xuân Lũng Pagoda was classified as a national historical monument in 1980. (Photo: Tiến Vinh).
Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/thong-tin-moi-vu-chay-chua-pho-quang-o-phu-tho-192241024135858996.htm
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