Fire Burns Through Chiang Mai Temple Hours After New Year

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

  

CHIANG MAI — A fire broke out early Monday morning at a temple in Chiang Mai’s Chai Prakan district only an hour after the cross-year prayer. No injuries were reported.

 

At about 2am on Monday, Mahingsawas Temple caught fire just two hours after prayers and merit-making were conducted at midnight to mark New Year’s Day.

 

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I'm guessing this is a fireworks related incident, shame, it's a great temple.

Yes, it was in the roof only - fireworks rocket??

14 hours ago, simoh1490 said:

I'm guessing this is a fireworks related incident, shame, it's a great temple.

Yes it is a lovely temple and a real shame.  Not as old as you would think but that doesn't detract from the artistry involved.