MELBOURNE, Australia — A Buddhist temple has been extensively broken by hearth within the Australian metropolis of Melbourne.

About 80 firefighters fought the blaze on the Vivid Moon Buddhist Temple for greater than two hours earlier than it was introduced beneath management late Sunday.

There have been no accidents within the hearth seen for a number of kilometers (miles). The reason for the hearth was not but recognized, Assistant Chief Fireplace Officer Paul Foster stated.

He instructed the Australian Broadcasting Corp. that the trouble to struggle the hearth was accomplished with cultural sensitivity.

“Not solely is it a spot of worship, it’s a spot of gathering for the native Buddhist group, and always, we have been participating with members from that group to tell them what we have been doing and considering their considerations,” Foster stated.

About 30 residents have been evacuated from the realm.