12-generation family temple in Nghe An burned down
(Baonghean.vn) - The fire burned down the 12-generation old church of the 3rd branch of the Nguyen Huu family.
The fire broke out at around 11:10 a.m. on March 24 at the church of the 3rd branch of the Nguyen Huu family in hamlet 3, Lac Son commune - Do Luong.
| Clip of fire extinguishing and controlling the fire at the family church in Do Luong. |
At the time of the fire, the people called for everyone to come and put it out. However, because the church was made entirely of wood, the fire spread very quickly and fiercely. The village loudspeaker broadcast and called for everyone to come to the rescue. In addition, the people also informed the Police CC & Rescue Team No. 5 to come and put out the fire.
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| Firefighters tried to spray water to control the fire. Photo: Ngoc Phuong |
Upon receiving the news, Fire Police Team No. 5 mobilized 2 fire trucks and dozens of officers and soldiers to spray water to extinguish the fire at the church.
Despite efforts to put out the fire, the wood caught fire so quickly that all the pillars, rafters, beams, and roof of the church were burned down. Spraying water only controlled the fire from spreading to the house next door.
It is known that this church has an area of about 60m2.2, located in the premises of Mr. Nguyen Huu Vi's family. This is a church that has existed for 12 generations, and the roof was recently renovated 1 year ago.
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| Many people tried to help put out the fire. Photo: Ngoc Phuong |
The initial cause of the fire was determined to be a fire that started in the incense bowl, spread to the altar, and short-circuited the electrical system.
