It is better known for being aligned with the rising and setting of the sun but Stonehenge has been transformed into something a lot more fiery. As the sun set last night, the World Heritage site was illuminated with fire sculptures and candle-lit paths to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games. The Fire Garden has transformed the ancient site into a 'glowing fairytale environment' with 'mysterious fiery engines', flaming fire pots and 'cascades of candles'. Organised by the Salisbury International Arts Festival, the Wiltshire-based attraction, which runs for three consecutive nights, has been created by French arts group Compagnie Carabosse as part of the London 2012 Festival. The arts group, which has staged installations across Europe, said visitors would 'pass between concentric circles of flames' and 'huge fire balls'. Festival director Maria Bota said: 'We aim to inspire, entertain and make moments which transform people and spaces.
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