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Seeing off the fire god

08/22/2014 10:52 PM
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A community in Xindian District holds a traditional ritual to send away the god of fire by burning a strong fire, in New Taipei on Friday. Two people were killed and more than 10 injured in a fire caused by a gas explosion in the community on Aug. 15, and residents hoped the ritual will keep them safe in the future. CNA photo Aug. 22, 2014


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