Sydney temple fire deliberate: police

"Police have confirmed a fire at a heritage-listed Chinese temple in Sydney's inner-west yesterday was suspicious.
Firefighters were called to the Sze Yup temple at Glebe about 1:00am (AEDT) yesterday.
Crew managed to contain the blaze to one room but the damage is estimated at $100,000.
Police also say a quantity of money was stolen from the donation box inside the temple.
The temple, which is more than 100-years-old, is a focal point for next Thursday's Chinese New Year celebrations.
Festival organisers says the celebrations will go ahead as planned."

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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."

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