Friday, February 1, 2008

Temple fire won't ruin Chinese NY: organisers

"Organisers of Sydney's Chinese New Year festival say the celebrations will not be affected by a fire at a temple in Sydney's inner-west this morning.
Police believe arsonists are behind the fire at the heritage-listed Sze Yup temple at Glebe.
Firefighters were called to the temple on Edward Street about 1:00am (AEDT) after receiving reports of smoke coming from the building.
The blaze damaged one room but crews managed to stop the fire from spreading to other parts of the temple.
The temple is supposed to be the focal point of next Thursday's Chinese New Year festivities.
The festival's creative director, Gill Minervini, says the celebrations will go ahead as planned."

Read the full article from ABC News here.