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My brother and I have been idly chatting about going to see this.
Or, now, maybe not.
A sharp reminder of how swiftly things can change, even things that have lasted a thousand years.
(Another very old tree is in the area, which might be worth a visit and some reassurance.)
Edit: The Orlando Sentinel has confirmed that the 3500 year old Senator, as of yesterday one of the oldest trees in the world, has collapsed from fire as of this morning.
Edit 2: State officials are now saying that the cause of the fire was probably arson (accidental from a fire started by a homeless person to stay warm -- as I noted, it was cold last night -- or deliberate.)
Or, now, maybe not.
A sharp reminder of how swiftly things can change, even things that have lasted a thousand years.
(Another very old tree is in the area, which might be worth a visit and some reassurance.)
Edit: The Orlando Sentinel has confirmed that the 3500 year old Senator, as of yesterday one of the oldest trees in the world, has collapsed from fire as of this morning.
Edit 2: State officials are now saying that the cause of the fire was probably arson (accidental from a fire started by a homeless person to stay warm -- as I noted, it was cold last night -- or deliberate.)