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Ένα μεγάλο φωτιά ξέσπασε στην εκκλησία Άγιος Αθανάσιος στα Ιωάννινα. Η φωτιά άρχισε νωρίς το πρωί. Οι πυροσβέστες προσπάθησαν να σβήσουν τη φωτιά, αλλά η εκκλησία έπαθε πολλές ζημιές. Η εκκλησία είναι ιστορικό μνημείο . Η αιτία της φωτιάς ακόμα ερευνάται από τις αρχές.

Translation

A large fire broke out at the Church of Saint Athanasios in Ioannina. The fire started early in the morning. Firefighters tried to extinguish the fire, but the church suffered extensive damage. The church is a historical monument. The cause of the fire is still being investigated by the authorities.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: What time did the fire start in the church?

The fire started early in the morning.

Question 2: Who is investigating the cause of the fire?

The authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

Exercise: Vocabulary

- erupt

(f.) - church

(m.) - firefighter

- historical

(n.) - monument

- investigate

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▌06/11/2024

A significant fire erupted in the early hours of Wednesday at the Metropolitan Church of Saint Athanasios in Ioannina, Greece. The blaze began around 2 a.m., originating from the church's women's gallery. Due to the quick spread facilitated by flammable materials, the situation escalated rapidly.

The fire was detected when smoke engulfed the surrounding area, prompting immediate intervention from local authorities. Upon arrival, law enforcement confirmed the presence of the fire and alerted the fire department. A substantial effort was launched, involving 18 firefighters and six water trucks, all coordinated under the supervision of the commander of the 1st Ioannina Station. Despite their determined efforts, they were unable to prevent extensive damage.

Fire Damages Historic Ioannina Church Fire Damages Historic Ioannina Church (Illustration)

The blaze inflicted severe harm on the church, a site officially recognized as a historic and preserved monument in Greece. Even though the fire has been contained, a thorough investigation is already underway to determine the cause of the incident, which remains unknown at this time.

The community and authorities are now waiting for further assessments to comprehend the full extent of the damage. While the immediate crisis has been averted, the impact on the cultural and historical sentiments tied to the church is deeply felt.

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