![]() ![]() He further explained that this is often caused by the open flames and sparks associated with welding and similar construction hazards combined with flammable materials like the wooden beams that made up the interior of Notre-Dame's roof. It is currently suspected that the fire may have been accidentally started as a result of some of the reconstruction work, with Glenn Corbett, an associate professor of fire science at John Jay College telling the Times that “There’s a history of churches and synagogues and other houses of worship falling victim to construction fires.” As of publication, the fire is still being considered an accident by officials, with Paris prosecutor, Rémy Heitz stating that they are expecting “a long and complex investigation” surrounding the incident but that “nothing at this stage suggests a voluntary act.”Īccording to the New York Times, nearly 50 investigators have been assigned to the case thus far and appear to be focusing on construction workers who were participating in the $6.8 million renovation effort on Monday prior to the fire (by the time fire alarms began going off, the workmen appear to have left for the day.) The origin of the blaze is not yet clear, and likely won't be for days or even weeks to come. The cathedral was declared structurally sound following an inspection the morning after the fire. At least one firefighter was seriously injured but no fatalities have been reported from the incident. ![]() The alarm rang a second time shortly thereafter, at 6:43 p.m., at which point Notre Dame security spotted the fire in the wooden framework of the attic.Ĭlose to 500 firefighters battled the blaze into the night before the fire was ultimately extinguished around 11 p.m. The cathedral was evacuated and the alert was investigated but there was no sign of fire found on the scene, a spokesman for the Paris fire brigade told CNN. ![]() The first fire alarm at Notre-Dame was triggered on Monday, April 15 at 6:20 p.m. Fire apparently broke out on the roof of Notre Dame on the evening of April 15, 2019. ![]()
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