Tallest wooden pagoda in Asia destroyed in fire
- 6 years ago
A 15-story wooden tower, known as the tallest of its kind in Asia, caught fire and collapsed at a monastery in Sichuan, China on Sunday.
The pagoda was being renovated after the original structure dating back to the 16th century was destroyed at a major earthquake in May 2008.
The fire is believed to have started at a temple hall and spread to two other buildings with the wind. No casualties were reported.
The pagoda was being renovated after the original structure dating back to the 16th century was destroyed at a major earthquake in May 2008.
The fire is believed to have started at a temple hall and spread to two other buildings with the wind. No casualties were reported.