GEORGE TOWN: A temple generally known as the Bat Temple at Jalan Pokok Ceri in Ayer Itam right here was destroyed in a fire in the early hours of Thursday (March 10) morning.
A Penang Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson mentioned the division acquired a misery name at about 1.25am informing them in regards to the incident.
“A complete of 18 firemen have been rushed to the scene however by then the fire had engulfed virtually 90% of the temple,” he mentioned in an announcement on Thursday.
There have been no casualties through the incident.
He mentioned the operation commander then performed a ‘size-up’ operation on the location and ordered firemen to comprise the fire, including that the fire was lastly managed at 1.44am and totally put out 5 minutes later.
“The operation ended at 5.28am,” he mentioned, including that the reason for the fire is at the moment being investigated.
The operation was assisted by Bukit Bendera, Paya Terubong,Kampung Pisang and Bagan Ajam volunteer firefighters.
Built on the foot of Penang Hill, the temple is believed to be greater than 200 years previous and is a devoted to Tua Pek Kong.
The temple is known and distinctive as a result of hundreds of bats dwell in a cave contained in the temple.
The bats fly out to seek out meals at night time and sleep in the cave contained in the temple through the day.
