Arson may have caused a fire that destroyed part of a Buddhist temple in Sydney's west.
Emergency crews were called to the temple at Jamisontown, near Penrith, about 2.30am (AEDT) on Sunday.
The building was well alight but fire crews managed to contain the blaze to half the premises.
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The remaining structure sustained significant smoke damage.
Police have established a crime scene as investigators work to determine the cause of the blaze.
Detectives are treating the fire as suspicious and anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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