Paris - Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, Apr 2019

[flute4peace]

They are spraying water , from a crane, into one of the towers now....moo

Pretty common when you're trying desperately to contain a fire. Not saying there isn't any fire in the towers, there easily could be, but it's SOP in terms of preventing spreading.

 

[Inthedetails]

Share photos of your visit to Notre Dame Cathedral

As the world watches in awe of the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, we are asking people to share photos of their visits to the famous landmark.

That's great. I also hope someone puts together an online collection of all the paintings that feature Notre Dame - the building has been a source of inspiration for many artists.

jmo

 

[claudianunes]

I have seen more firefighters at a trailer house fire in Odessa, Texas.....Now, here come 3 or 4 fire trucks on camera........moo

It's a hard place to have access with big fire trucks. Nobody wants people to get hurt either.

 

[Inthedetails]

It's a hard place to have access with big fire trucks. Nobody wants people to get hurt either.

It's not a trailer park in Texas, that's for sure.

jmo

 

[PommyMommy]

Spire Falls At Paris' Notre Dame As Cathedral Is Engulfed In Flames

 

[Inthedetails]

The crowd outside Notre Dame is singing hymns as the cathedral burns

The crowd outside Notre Dame is singing hymns as the cathedral burns

 

[claudianunes]

UNESCO already assured that will be helping France getting Notre Dame back up again as soon as the fire is contained.

 

[flute4peace]

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... none of us are there. We're all viewing it from media streams that are being kept far back - far enough back that we really can't see exactly what's going on at the scene.

That said, I HAVE been there, and I absolutely believe that there are many, many people there working that we aren't able to see, due to the logistics of the area surrounding this building. It's massive, surrounded by massive, with narrow in between. Your trailer park you referenced probably has more parking area.

It also doesn't look like they have lights on at the scene, as we do here in the US. That probably makes it harder to see, as well.

 

[PommyMommy]

Paris prosecutor launches official investigation into cause of Notre Dame blaze

The Paris prosecutor has opened an investigation into the disastrous fire, that devastated one of the most well-known landmarks in the city. The blaze itself is not contained yet.

[...]

The Paris prosecutor office has launched a probe into the incident, entrusting it to French judiciary police, which indicates that the investigation is criminal. The city prosecutor has attended the scene of the incident, while firefighters continue to battle fire on the remains of the iconic landmark.

French President Emmanuel Macron and PM Edouard Philippe have also arrived at the scene. The fire has disrupted Macron’s plans to address the nation and unveil a set of measures in response to the Yellow Vest protests.

 

[katydid23]

They say about 13 million tourists visit the Cathedral every year. I am sure they will try and recreate it. But it won't be the same. JMOI

 

[kakadu]

This fire in Notre Dame is a part of everyone, not just the people of France. Notre Dame is/was more than architecture, religion, history, etc. There is a meaning here, I just can't quite put my finger on it yet.

So true. I went to Paris a couple of times and visited Notre Dame. Every time I was overwhelmed. But that was a few years ago. Now it is a precious memory.

 

[PommyMommy]

660 NEWS Calgary on Twitter
LATEST: @EmmanuelMacron is treating the fire gutting #NotreDame Cathedral as a nat'l emergency. Macron reached the landmark cathedral Mon eve,went straight into mtgs at nearby police HQ. France's civil agency says "all means" except water-dropping aircraft deployed to fight fire.

 

[Cappuccino]

BBC now reporting that if the fire isn't contained in the next 90 minutes the whole building will collapse.

 

[Inthedetails]

So true. I went to Paris a couple of times and visited Notre Dame. Every time I was overwhelmed. But that was a few years ago. Now it is a precious memory.

I regret I haven't been there. It is one of those places that I'm interested in seeing, but "it will be there" whenever I eventually make the trip. Sort of like Grand Canyon - I just take it for granted it will be there when I get there.

I'm sad for all of you with precious memories of the place. This loss must be all the more personal.

jmo

 

[cody22]

660 NEWS Calgary on Twitter
LATEST: @EmmanuelMacron is treating the fire gutting #NotreDame Cathedral as a nat'l emergency. Macron reached the landmark cathedral Mon eve,went straight into mtgs at nearby police HQ. France's civil agency says "all means" except water-dropping aircraft deployed to fight fire.

Glad to hear that.....It may be a little bit too late....moo

 

[LadyL]

BBC now reporting that if the fire isn't contained in the next 90 minutes the whole building will collapse.

oh no

 

[Inthedetails]

BBC now reporting that if the fire isn't contained in the next 90 minutes the whole building will collapse.

Holding breath, crossing fingers.

Must be sunset about now too?

jmo

 

[LadyL]

I regret I haven't been there. It is one of those places that I'm interested in seeing, but "it will be there" whenever I eventually make the trip. Sort of like Grand Canyon - I just take it for granted it will be there when I get there.

I'm sad for all of you with precious memories of the place. This loss must be all the more personal.

jmo

I was just about to post the same. I'm glad to read about people's experiences of being there. I never have.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Paris prosecutor launches official investigation into cause of Notre Dame blaze

The Paris prosecutor has opened an investigation into the disastrous fire, that devastated one of the most well-known landmarks in the city. The blaze itself is not contained yet...

The Paris prosecutor office has launched a probe into the incident, entrusting it to French judiciary police, which indicates that the investigation is criminal. The city prosecutor has attended the scene of the incident, while firefighters continue to battle fire on the remains of the iconic landmark.

French President Emmanuel Macron and PM Edouard Philippe have also arrived at the scene. The fire has disrupted Macron’s plans to address the nation and unveil a set of measures in response to the Yellow Vest protests.

Wonder why this is being considered for criminal investigation?

 

[claudianunes]

Everything is going to come down. So sad.