Springvale Temple

2023 - 2 - 5

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Firefighters battle huge blaze at Springvale South Buddhist temple (The Age)

Firefighters are battling a blaze that broke out on Sunday night at a Buddhist temple in Springvale South.

The temple is understood to draw thousands of visitors to the area each year with both Buddhists and those interested in the faith making trips to the building. Although the FRV listed the fire as being under control, it still warned residents to stay informed overnight, along with keeping their doors and windows closed. Smoke from the fire at the two-storey temple has been spotted as far as 15 kilometres away according to social media posts while FRV has warned residents to continue to monitor the fire in case conditions change.

Fire erupts at Hoa Nghiem Buddhist Temple in Melbourne ... (Daily Mail)

Around three dozen fire vehicles with 150 firefighters were called to the Bright Moon Buddhist Society Temple in the south-eastern Melbourne suburb of ...

The Bright Moon Buddhist Society Temple in the south-eastern Melbourne suburb of Springvale South has been engulfed by fire Smoke from the fire at the two-storey temple has been spotted as far as 15 kilometres away. Around three dozen fire trucks with 150 firefighters were called to the Bright Moon Buddhist Society Temple in the south-eastern

Crews battle fire at Melbourne temple (9News)

Some locals near the Bright Moon Buddhist Temple in Springvale in the city's south east have been evacuated, with fierce flames seen coming from the ...

Some locals near the Bright Moon Buddhist Temple in Springvale in the city's south east have been evacuated, with fierce flames seen coming from the building. Alerts were issued to people in Clayton, Clayton South, Dingley Village, Mulgrave, Noble Park, Springvale, Springvale South. Fire crews are battling a blaze at a Buddhist temple in Melbourne.

More than 80 firefighters battle blaze at Buddhist temple in ... (ABC News)

"Crews were called to the place of worship in Springvale Road about 8pm and arrived to find a large multi storey building ablaze," Fire Rescue Victoria said in ...

"It’s just sad to see, people's ashes were in there and that temple meant a lot to people in the community." "Crews were called to the place of worship in Springvale Road about 8pm and arrived to find a large multi storey building ablaze," Fire Rescue Victoria said in a statement. Fire Rescue Victoria confirmed that firefighters were battling the blaze at the Bright Moon Buddhist Temple in Springvale at around 8pm on Sunday.

Temple inferno in Springvale South (Dandenong Star Journal)

The spectacular Bright Moon Temple was engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived about 8pm on Sunday 5 February. A huge contingent of about 80 firefighters and ...

It has been a renowned part of a spectacular precinct of Buddhist temples, drawing thousands of tourists and worshippers. The cause of the fire was yet to be determined. A revered landmark and place of worship in Springvale South has been destroyed by a massive fire.

'Devastating:' Temple destroyed in huge blaze (NEWS.com.au)

Worshippers are mourning the loss of a local Buddhist temple that went up in a huge blaze on Sunday night, with more than 150 firefighters called to the ...

According to the Bright Moon Society website, there were plans for a Pagoda Tower to be added in the future. “I am absolutely devastated as both sets of my grandparents ashes were stored in this temple. About 30 people from nearby townhouses were evacuated as a precaution. As it stands, no cause has been identified. Worshippers are mourning the loss of a Buddhist Temple after it was destroyed in a large blaze. Worshippers are mourning the loss of a local Buddhist temple that went up in a huge blaze on Sunday night, with more than 150 firefighters called to the scene.

Investigations continue into cause of major Springvale temple blaze (The Age)

The “majestic and spectacular” Buddhist temple was destroyed by a fire that also forced 30 neighbouring residents to be evacuated from their homes on Sunday ...

“It’s far too early to determine how the fire started. Ly said he was waiting to learn if the ashes of between 500 and 600 people had survived the fire. He said once the site was deemed safe, investigators would sift through the rubble to learn what caused the fire. He said a cleaner had also been on location but finished her duties just after 7pm. “All night, no sleep, just [saying to myself] ‘Why? “I can’t sleep last night,” he said.