Lightning Strikes Tampere Orthodox Church During Celebrations
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3 months ago
Lightning struck the Tampere Orthodox Church during Saturday celebrations, starting a fire in the building’s highest tower; the blaze remained confined to the tower and no injuries have been reported.
Lightning struck the Tampere Orthodox Church on Saturday afternoon during the celebrations, igniting a fire in the building’s highest tower, YLE reports. The blaze remained confined to the tower, and the church’s cross was removed to prevent further damage. Saturday’s storms brought heavy rain to many areas. So far there are no reported injuries, and the full extent of structural damage remains unclear.
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