Fire Contained at Historic Mosque-Cathedral in Spain

Fire Contained at Historic Mosque-Cathedral in Spain
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A fire broke out at the historic mosque-turned-cathedral of Córdoba in southern Spain last night, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a history spanning over a thousand years.

According to reports, firefighters quickly responded to the incident and were able to contain the blaze, protecting the historic structure from significant damage. The mayor of Córdoba confirmed that the fire has been extinguished and emergency services would remain on-site overnight to ensure the area was secure. The cause of the fire was reported to be a floor-cleaning machine that caught fire.

Constructed by the Umayyads in the Middle Ages, the Mosque–Cathedral is recognized as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture that has maintained its original identity.