Video shows fire burning huge Buddha statue in China

A fire consumed a giant Buddha statue at a major temple in northwest China, state media reported. Video shared on social media showed the statue at the Shandan Great Buddha Temple burning in the early hours of Monday. After the fire was extinguished, the statue appeared to remain partially intact, but several temple structures were destroyed. » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: Breaking News Alerts: Visit : Find NBC News on Facebook: Follow NBC News on Twitter: Get more of NBC News delivered to your inbox: #China #Buddha #Fire