‘Flame Blue’ Beneath the Palace Walls: The Potala Palace Fire and Rescue Brigade

0 February 4, 2026 11:06

The Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, with its towering red walls, has stood for over a thousand years. Ensuring that this ancient architectural masterpiece remains safe, is a special team of guardians. They cover every stone step with their footsteps, carefully inspect every corner and eliminate any fire hazard before danger can arise, ensuring that the palace’s solemn dignity is preserved.

They are the Potala Palace Fire and Rescue Brigade. Their professionalism and unwavering dedication represent an invisible line of defense protecting this world cultural heritage site. By applying modern firefighting concepts, and employing technology to sustain its cultural legacy, they ensure that the morning bells and evening drums of the Potala Palace continue to echo across this extraordinary land.

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