Notre Dame cathedral in Paris on fire

[Dutch 95,646]

1 minute ago, ILOMILO said:

Emergency responders tried to save the art and religious artefacts kept in the Cathedral. According to a spokesperson for the Cathedral, some of the artwork had already been removed prior to the renovations, while most of the sacred relics were held in its sacristry, which was unlikely to be damaged by the fire.

If all of this is true we can really be relieved with this outcome... With a fire like this you would think everything is lost.

[LUCARTPOP 5,965]

Just now, Dutch said:

If all of this is true we can really be relieved with this outcome... With a fire like this you would think everything is lost.

Thank God for that stupid renovation when you think about it.  This is so so so twisted in so many ways, it's because of the renovation this supposedly happened but thanks to the renovation they kept the majority of the art safe.  

[Dutch 95,646]

1 minute ago, ILOMILO said:

Thank God for that stupid renovation when you think about it.  This is so so so twisted in so many ways, it's because of the renovation this supposedly happened but thanks to the renovation they kept the majority of the art safe.  

NNN, this was exactly my mind.

At least now they can rebuild it with better material so they can prevent stuff like this... But that's really too far in the future to talk about. Still a lot is lost in this fire and it will take years to even open again. But still I'm relieved I can wake up tomorrow and the Notre Dame is still standing.

[Zander 14,944]

15 minutes ago, Gov Hooka said:

I’m so ****ing angry this happened. How can we in the ****ing 21st century still not stop a fire in time? 

For older buildings it’s a lot harder to do considering materials used 100 years ago are likely to be more flammable. The entire roof structure was made of wood so it’s no surprise that’s the only thing caught alight (and quickly). I’m sure 100’s of years ago they didn’t really take into account that someone would be up on the roof using electrical/blowtorch equipment for restoration.

Installing fire prevention measures on older buildings is more difficult to do, from what I’ve read.

Also, the good thing that can come from this is that when they do rebuild, the roof should be able to hold up better if there was another fire.

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4 minutes ago, Illuminati said:

Are there any victims? I hope everyone's safe. Peoples lives are far more important than some building that can be rebuilt to revive this city that lacks modern structures

What's your problem..

[LUCARTPOP 5,965]

5 minutes ago, Illuminati said:

Are there any victims? I hope everyone's safe. Peoples lives are far more important than some building that can be rebuilt to revive this city that lacks modern structures

 

[Concertaholic 6,578]

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The towers are safe 

[Florian 20,017]

7 minutes ago, Illuminati said:

Are there any victims? I hope everyone's safe. Peoples lives are far more important than some building that can be rebuilt to revive this city that lacks modern structures

You're not welcomed here

[Illuminati 15,965]

1 minute ago, Florian said:

You're not welcomed here

It's a place for a prayer. When an inanimate object, a stone structure becomes more important than the people it's meant to serve that's when the purpose of it is lost. 

[Werk 13,166]

3 hours ago, PhillipBagshaw said:

So much of the western music we know today came from Notre Dame. 

 

May I ask where I can more about this?

[Supersonic 49,376]

13 minutes ago, Zander said:

For older buildings it’s a lot harder to do considering materials used 100 years ago are likely to be more flammable. The entire roof structure was made of wood so it’s no surprise that’s the only thing caught alight (and quickly). I’m sure 100’s of years ago they didn’t really take into account that someone would be up on the roof using electrical/blowtorch equipment for restoration.

Installing fire prevention measures on older buildings is more difficult to do, from what I’ve read.

Also, the good thing that can come from this is that when they do rebuild, the roof should be able to hold up better if there was another fire.

The main problem really was that the church was not accessible for the firefighters and that the masses of spectators watching the church burn down blocked the direct way to it. A news report that just aired here said it took them over two hours to get through the masses at site.

[JustTea 6,951]

Just horrible loss, I'm super happy that I visited it 2009!

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Someone really did ignite an Easter bonfire, am I right?

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Jk, Sorry! I had to...

 

[sampool 5,560]

It’s okay, just call the firefighters

[Glittertinks 12,630]

I am in pain since a friend from Paris told me that and I have an emotional connection to Paris and Notre Dame and this just let's my heart bleed so much....

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1 hour ago, August3 said:

While that is not the deepest or most intelligent thought, I still believe it's in good faith and I kinda respect him for that

Well I think he is criticizing the way firefighter chose to stop the fire. Donald Trump likes to say stupid advise when things happen in France. I can't stop thinking about all the stupid stuff he said after the paris attacks.