geovalin Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Fire has damaged part of the provincial residence of Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni while he was abroad PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Fire damaged part of the provincial residence of Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni near a famous temple complex, officials said Monday. No injuries have been reported. The blaze broke out on Sunday night in the northwestern city of Siem Reap, damaging the roof of one of the smaller buildings in the complex. The 69-year-old king is currently in Beijing for routine medical checks. Information Minister Khieu Kanharith said there were no reports of anyone being injured. The Ministry of the Royal Palace on Monday blamed an electrical fault. Video from the state news agency AKP showed the intensity of the fire before emergency crews brought it under control and evidently prevented major damage to the main residential building. The large villa is the official home of the king when he is in Siem Reap. King Sihamoni's main residence is a palace inside a walled compound in the capital, Phnom Penh. read more https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/fire-damages-part-cambodian-kings-residence-temple-97817729 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire has damaged part of the provincial residence of Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni while he was abroad PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Fire damaged part of the provincial residence of Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni near a famous temple complex, officials said Monday. No injuries have been reported. The blaze broke out on Sunday night in the northwestern city of Siem Reap, damaging the roof of one of the smaller buildings in the complex. The 69-year-old king is currently in Beijing for routine medical checks. Information Minister Khieu Kanharith said there were no reports of anyone being injured. The Ministry of the Royal Palace on Monday blamed an electrical fault. Video from the state news agency AKP showed the intensity of the fire before emergency crews brought it under control and evidently prevented major damage to the main residential building. The large villa is the official home of the king when he is in Siem Reap. King Sihamoni's main residence is a palace inside a walled compound in the capital, Phnom Penh. read more https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/fire-damages-part-cambodian-kings-residence-temple-97817729
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