Mother of God statue survives devastating fire

A large fire reduced buildings and other structures to ash, but a statue of the Mother of God remained unharmed. The blaze caused extensive material damage, yet no injuries were reported. Authorities are assessing the cause of the fire while the intact religious figure has become a focal point for local residents.

The incident highlights the vulnerability of historic and religious sites to uncontrolled fires and the community’s concern for preserving cultural heritage.