Lightning in Aveyron: the bell tower of Saint-Salvadou church set ablaze

Lightning struck and set the bell tower of Saint-Salvadou church ablaze on Saturday evening.

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The department, under storm watch, had already experienced another similar incident earlier in the week.

Firefighters intervened to control the flames and secure the site.

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