Historic French Cathedral Engulfed in Flames, Renovation Work Suspected
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Posted 31 days ago
A historic French cathedral in the northern city of Rouen has caught fire, leading to the evacuation of the 1000-year-old Notre-Dame cathedral. The main spire of the cathedral was engulfed in thick black smoke, where renovation work was in progress.
Emergency services and 33 fire engines, with 63 firefighters, arrived at the scene. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and the area has been cordoned off, leading to disruptions of public transportation in the city.
The mayor of Rouen took to Twitter to inform the people of the ongoing situation. "Start of fire in progress on the spire of the cathedral of Rouen. Origin unknown at this stage. All public resources are mobilized. Thank you for facilitating their intervention."
The cathedral, famous for its three towers, is a favorite subject of Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet. The central tower, which was ablaze during the fire, was also the main focus of Monet’s artwork.
This incident comes as a shock to the people of Rouen and France as a whole, as the cathedral is a significant historical and cultural landmark. The fire is a reminder of the importance of preserving historical buildings and the need for proper safety measures during renovation work.
The incident also raises questions about the security of historical buildings in France, as this is not the first time a fire has broken out in a historic French cathedral. In 2019, the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris caught fire, causing significant damage to the building.
As the investigation into the cause of the fire continues, the people of Rouen and France hope for a quick resolution and the preservation of this historic landmark.
Sources:
rvmnews.com
rumble.com
thefederalist.com
Emergency services and 33 fire engines, with 63 firefighters, arrived at the scene. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and the area has been cordoned off, leading to disruptions of public transportation in the city.
The mayor of Rouen took to Twitter to inform the people of the ongoing situation. "Start of fire in progress on the spire of the cathedral of Rouen. Origin unknown at this stage. All public resources are mobilized. Thank you for facilitating their intervention."
The cathedral, famous for its three towers, is a favorite subject of Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet. The central tower, which was ablaze during the fire, was also the main focus of Monet’s artwork.
This incident comes as a shock to the people of Rouen and France as a whole, as the cathedral is a significant historical and cultural landmark. The fire is a reminder of the importance of preserving historical buildings and the need for proper safety measures during renovation work.
The incident also raises questions about the security of historical buildings in France, as this is not the first time a fire has broken out in a historic French cathedral. In 2019, the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris caught fire, causing significant damage to the building.
As the investigation into the cause of the fire continues, the people of Rouen and France hope for a quick resolution and the preservation of this historic landmark.
Sources:
rvmnews.com
rumble.com
thefederalist.com
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