A fire broke out on the evening of August 8, 2025, at the historic Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba in southern Spain. The monument, originally built as a mosque in 784 and converted into a cathedral in 1236, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984. Firefighters quickly contained and extinguished the blaze, preventing extensive damage. Authorities described the fire as apparently accidental and reported only localized damage. The mayor of Córdoba confirmed that a major catastrophe was averted. The site reopened to the public on August 9, less than 24 hours after the incident, with ongoing efforts to fully extinguish any remaining flames. The response by Spanish firefighters was widely praised for saving the architectural and cultural landmark.