Chinese temple goes up in flames after tourist’s ‘irresponsible candle use’

China News: A fire at Wenchang Pavilion, a sacred temple in Jiangsu, China, was ignited by a tourist's negligent handling of candles and incense. Dramatic footage shows the temple engulfed in flames, leading to an investigation. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and officials are enhancing fire safety measures for the future.A sacred temple in China, the Wenchang Pavilion, was largely destroyed by fire on November 12, reportedly due to a tourist’s careless handling of ceremonial candles and incense. While no casualties were reported, dramatic footage of the blaze engulfing the wooden structure has circulated online. Officials are investigating the incident and plan to pursue accountability while strengthening safety measures. Read more