BUKIT MERTAJAM: A fire broke out and a Chinese temple near here at 1.30pm today and was put out one hour later.
No casualties were reported.
Perda Fire and Rescue Department personnel said firefighters were deployed to the scene within minutes of receiving a distress call.
"No injuries were reported. Everyone in the temple managed to ran out to safety before the fire spread to other areas.
"Almost half of the temple was razed and this can largely be attributed to furniture and other items that were made of wood in the premises."
The spokesman said an investigation will be carried out to determine the cause of the fire.