Temple Burns in Fort Worth

Aug. 28, 2009
Fort Worth firefighters worked to control a fire in a Buddhist temple at 7129 Marvin Brown early Tuesday morning.The fire heavily damaged the ceremonial structure used by monks. The cause was under investigation and early damage estimates were placed at $350,000 according to PIO Lt. Kent Worley. There were no injuries.Firefighters use aerial ladders in the roof area during a fire.

Fort Worth firefighters worked to control a fire in a Buddhist temple at 7129 Marvin Brown early Tuesday morning.


The fire heavily damaged the ceremonial structure used by monks. The cause was under investigation and early damage estimates were placed at $350,000 according to PIO Lt. Kent Worley. There were no injuries.


Firefighters use aerial ladders in the roof area during a fire.

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