A fire has broken out at one of Spain's most famous churches.
Emergency services are at the scene at the Mezquita de Córdoba in the Andalusian city.
Police sources report that the fire started in the Patio de los Naranjos (Orange Tree Courtyard).
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Sources told local media the fire was caused by a short circuit in a sweeper, a machine used for cleaning, in the Almanzor Chapel.
Several residents have posted videos showing the flames emerging from this World Heritage site and pillar of Christian and Islamic art.
In addition to firefighters, members of the National Police have immediately deployed to cordon off the area and assist in extinguishing the fire.
All access to the Mosque-Cathedral has been cut off while fire crews tackle the blaze.
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A fire has broken out at one of Spain's most famous churches.
Emergency services are at the scene at the Mezquita de Córdoba in the Andalusian city.
Police sources report that the fire started in the Patio de los Naranjos (Orange Tree Courtyard).
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Sources told local media the fire was caused by a short circuit in a sweeper, a machine used for cleaning, in the Almanzor Chapel.
Several residents have posted videos showing the flames emerging from this World Heritage site and pillar of Christian and Islamic art.
In addition to firefighters, members of the National Police have immediately deployed to cordon off the area and assist in extinguishing the fire.
All access to the Mosque-Cathedral has been cut off while fire crews tackle the blaze.
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- British expat terrified after delivery driver 'masturbated in her home'
- Popular Spanish town bans Muslim festivals in public spaces
- British holidaymakers warned of new ‘sunbed tax’ in Spain as hefty fines loom
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