Buddha Statue Fire in China: Massive Blaze Burns Giant Buddha Idol in Gansu Province, Horrifying Videos Go Viral
Early on July 24, a huge Buddha statue in the Gansu province of northwest China caught fire. Videos going viral on social media show the statue at the giant Buddha statue in Shandan County engulfed in flames.
Early on July 24, a huge Buddha statue in the Gansu province of northwest China caught fire. The statue was situated at the Shandan Great Buddha Temple in Shandan County and was a duplicate of an original sculpture that was created around 425 AD. Videos going viral on social media show the statue at the giant Buddha statue in Shandan County engulfed in flames. Myanmar's Generals Unveil Giant Buddha Statue as They Seek to Win Hearts and Minds During Civil War.
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A giant Buddha went up in flames in China’s Gansu province. Local media said it was a replica of an original, which dated back to around 425 AD pic.twitter.com/r9sFZ1oMQW
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