Córdoba Mosque Fire: Blaze Quickly Contained
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A fire broke out at the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba in Spain on August 8, 2025. Firefighters quickly contained and extinguished the blaze, reportedly caused by a short circuit in an electric sweeper. The UNESCO World Heritage site, a major tourist attraction, suffered damage, the extent of which is still being assessed. The incident recalls the 2019 Notre Dame fire, prompting concerns about the cost of repairs.
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