Fire at Altura mosque: six-story building evacuated
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Fire at Altura mosque: six-story building evacuated

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General29 August 2026 at 13:39

A fire broke out at noon this Saturday at the Altura mosque facilities, forcing firefighters to intervene at the location. The fire affects the ground floor of the building, where the mosque is located, in a six-story building. The authorities proceeded to evacuate the entire building as a safety measure. So far, there is no information about injuries.

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