Fire destroys historic pavilion at 1,500-year-old Yongqing temple in Jiangsu
A fire at the 1,500-year-old Yongqing Temple in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, destroyed the Wenchang Pavilion on 12 November. Authorities said no casualties were reported and investigations into the cause are ongoing.
- A fire on 12 November 2025 destroyed the historic Wenchang Pavilion at Yongqing Temple in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province.
- Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze with no reported casualties or forest damage.
- Authorities are investigating the cause, as witness videos showed the 1,500-year-old temple’s pavilion fully engulfed in flames.
CHINA: A fire broke out at the Yongqing Temple in Zhangjiagang city, Jiangsu Province, on 12 November 2025, destroying the historic Wenchang Pavilion within the temple grounds.
According to a statement by the Fenghuang township government, the blaze started at 11.24 am in a traditional-style building on Fenghuang Mountain.
Fire rescue teams were dispatched promptly, and the flames were fully extinguished with no casualties reported.
Authorities confirmed that surrounding forest areas were not affected.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Videos shared by witnesses online showed the multi-storey Wenchang Pavilion engulfed in flames from top to bottom.
The temple, with a history spanning over 1,500 years, is regarded as a significant cultural and religious landmark in the region.
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