A devastating fire in the city of Natal, Brazil, has reduced a statue dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima to ashes. The statue, which was nearing completion and stood approximately 35 meters tall, symbolized the homage to the Marian invocation and was significant to the local community. Authorities have reported that the cause of the fire is still under investigation, though early reports suggest it may have been triggered by an electrical short circuit involving welding equipment being used at the site.