Reignited fire at Buddhist temple in Seattle destroys historical ...
Jan 4, 2024 · SEATTLE — A fire reignited at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple on Tuesday, destroying what were described as irreplaceable documents and items belonging to a local …
Arson Fire at Seattle Betsuin Destroys Archives; Man Arrested - BCA
Jan 8, 2024 · As 2023 came to a close, the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple became the target of an arson fire which destroyed thousands of irreplaceable historical documents dating back to …
“I’m sorry I started the fire," says man arrested for setting fire ...
Jan 5, 2024 · A Buddhist temple in the heart of Seattle went up in flames hours before the New Year and with it, all the history its walls hold. The man who admitted to setting it on fire is in jail …
Arson closes Seattle Buddhist temple, destroys century-old archives
Jan 4, 2024 · An arson at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple near the Chinatown International District destroyed historical archives going back more than 120 years, and has closed the …
Historic Seattle Buddhist Temple and Documents Destroyed in Fire
Jan 9, 2024 · Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple, a historic Buddhist community in the Jodo Shinshu tradition, fell victim to two successive fires last week. The fires began on 31 …
Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple Damaged by Arson
Jan 9, 2024 · SEATTLE — The Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple issued the following statement on New Year’s Day: “At 10 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2023, an intruder broke into the temple and …
Man faces 3 felonies after fire at Seattle Buddhist temple
Jan 4, 2024 · A man has been charged with three felonies in connection with a New Year’s Eve fire that damaged the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple near the Chinatown International District.
Seattle Buddhist temple recovering physically, spiritually after fire
Aug 28, 2024 · The fire damaged a large altar located in the hondo or main hall, which is being refurbished in Japan, along with decorations, including lanterns and a Bon Odori yagura stage.
Arsonist targets Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple - Northwest …
Jan 3, 2024 · According to a Seattle police report, just before 10 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2023, 42-year-old Waylon J. Williams broke into the temple and started a fire, resulting in considerable fire …
KUOW - Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple closed following arson …
Jan 4, 2024 · The Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple, a hub for the local Japanese American community, is closed after an arsonist set fire to the building, police say. Late on New Year's …