The historic San Francisco Church in Iquique, Chile, the country’s first Catholic church and a national monument, was destroyed by fire on October 11, 2024. Authorities are investigating the cause, but no casualties have been reported. The church had been a significant cultural and religious landmark in Chile.
The first Catholic church built in Chile has burned down in the city of Iquique. The cause of the fire is not yet known. pic.twitter.com/ZRQQcWvjfO
— Andy Ngo 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) October 13, 2024
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