JIANGSU, CHINA, El Sky News – A fire broke out at Yongqing Temple, one of the region’s historic landmarks located in the Fenghuang Mountain area, at midday on Wednesday (12 November 2025). The blaze reportedly began around 11:24 a.m. local time, engulfing the temple’s main hall before firefighters managed to bring it fully under control.
According to a statement from local authorities, the incident involved a traditional architectural complex, including a grand pagoda that forms part of the ancient temple, estimated to be more than 1,500 years old. Thick plumes of smoke were seen billowing above the site, drawing the attention of nearby residents and tourists visiting Fenghuang Mountain.
Emergency response teams were swiftly deployed to the scene upon receiving the distress call. After several hours of firefighting operations, the blaze was successfully extinguished. Authorities confirmed that no casualties or injuries were reported.
At present, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Preliminary findings suggest it may have originated from an electrical wiring issue, though officials said a full forensic investigation is still ongoing.
Yongqing Temple is widely regarded as one of the oldest and most culturally significant temples in the Fenghuang region, renowned for its historical value and intricate traditional architecture. Temple management announced that the area will be temporarily closed to the public to facilitate clean-up and structural safety assessments.
