Fire Damages Buddhist Temple in Melbourne’s Southeast

Firefighters are seen at the scene of a fire at the Bright Moon Buddhist Temple in Springvale South, Melbourne. Eighty firefighters have battled a blaze that has damaged the temple. Monday, February 6, 2023. AAP Image/Diego Fedele

A Buddhist temple in Melbourne’s southeast has been gutted by fire, leaving a small community devastated.

Crews were called to the Bright Moon Buddhist Temple in Springvale South at about 8 p.m. on Sunday as large flames engulfed the building.