BEIJING — A fire broke out on Saturday at one of the most hallowed sites in Tibet, the Jokhang temple in Lhasa, a day after the start of the traditional Tibetan New Year celebrations, official Chinese news media reported.

A brief bulletin issued by The Tibet Daily said the fire had broken out in the evening but was “quickly extinguished,” with no deaths or injuries.

Photos online showed flames ravaging part of the ancient Buddhist temple. The Daily report gave no details about the extent of the damage to the rambling complex, which many Tibetan Buddhists see as their most sacred site.

Some Tibetans said any damage to the cluster of buildings dating back nearly 1,400 years would be a harsh blow.