Last minute information. We have preliminary findings from the French prosecutor's office and police. Initial examinations by experts did not confirm the assumptions that the cause of the fire was a spark from the welding machine or a short circuit in an electrical failure. At the moment, the version of accidental setting fire during renovation works is being verified. The fire of the Notre Dame Cathedral shocked the whole world - when will we know the cause of the fire?
Cathedral fire in France - what do we already know?
Who is working in the investigation? Police, prosecutor's office, construction specialists. At the very beginning, lighting and lifts on extensive scaffolding were verified. Julian Le Bros, head of the construction infrastructure company, is adamant that the cause of the fire is not an electrical failure:
Of course, we had our own electrical network in the cathedral, but our elevators and installations were separated from the walls by seven, sometimes even eight meters. Anyway, the network itself was thoroughly checked. All safety procedures were scrupulously followed. "
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Renovation works of Notre Dame - the cause of the fire
Why was there a fire in the cathedral? Where is the fault?
The police determined that renovation works in the cathedral were carried out correctly on the day of the fire. After finishing work, the workers cut off the electricity and returned the keys. fire appeared in the part of the church where the spire rises. Workers involved in the renovation work believe the fire may have been caused by the new heating installed in the cathedral. Will this be the final say on this matter?
Fire in France - when will we know the results of the analyzes?
The investigation is underway!
The police and the prosecutor's office are constantly working to find out the cause of the tragedy and the fire of Notre Dame Cathedral. More people are interviewed. The fire broke out on April 15, around 19 p.m. The operation lasted a long time, but the main "skeleton of the cathedral", important monuments and relics were saved. The western façade has not been disturbed. The French, people of business and culture, guaranteed their financial support immediately after the tragedy.
Rebuilding the Notre Dame Cathedral - a great mobilization!
The fundraiser for the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral has begun. Taking into account the characteristics of this temple - unfortunately, its reconstruction may take up to several years. The evidence of support is flowing from all over the world.
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