Notre Dame in Paris is on fire (1 Viewer)

[badmojo1006]

Notre Dame

 

[gianmarco]

:(

 

[zamboni]

That sucks - definitely a can't miss visiting spot in Paris.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

I hope we don't all lose a bit of heritage here.

 

[flapgreen]

Wow. Historic landmark. 

 

[H Jass]

This would be a historical disaster...I hope they can save it. 

 

[Don Quixote]

:(

Periscope link in here.

 

[jamny]

omg...that's horrible. Beautiful place. So sad.

 

[Don Quixote]

France 24 with some live English language coverage.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Un terrible incindie.

 

[zamboni]

France 24 with some live English language coverage.

Critical to have a Game of Thrones preview before the clip.

 

[The General]

Awful. Looks like the roof is going to be gone.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Damn

 

[jon_mx]

Wow, what a tragic disaster.  Beautiful landmark, am going there in two weeks.  

 

[Osaurus]

Mon dieu

 

[Eephus]

Some of the wooden beams supporting the roof date back to the original construction in the 12th & 13th century.

 

[Capella]

Some of the wooden beams supporting the roof date back to the original construction in the 12th & 13th century.

Ugh 

 

[whoknew]

So sad.

 

[urbanhack]

 

[Don Quixote]

Spire gone.  :(

 

[Mookie]

It was such a beautiful cathedral.  Truly sad. 

 

[Sheriff Bart]

:(

 

[Workhorse]

Truly horrific. Beyond the loss of a treasured cultural icon, I really hope no one was hurt.

 

[Jayrok]

Oh man.  So sad to see this wonderful landmark like this.   :(

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

This is tragic, terrible pit in my stomach hearing of this.

 

[Don Quixote]

Video of the spire collapsing.

 

[rockaction]

This is tragic, terrible pit in my stomach hearing of this.

Yes. This is awful.  

 

[GroveDiesel]

Wow, what a tragic disaster.  Beautiful landmark, am going there in two weeks.  

Well, probably not there specifically anymore.

This sucks. Amazing that it has stood for so long with flammable materials.

 

[belljr]

:(

 

[Socrates11]

:(

 

[jamny]

Heading into Easter weekend. :(

 

[belljr]

saw pictures with scaffolding all around it....   wonder if a worker accidentally did this

 

[JaxBill]

I can't make this up.

@NotreDame: A clarification: A fire is currently burning at @notredameparis, not the University of Notre Dame. Our prayers are with all those involved.

 

[Insein]

Haven't looked yet but accidentally or arson?

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Jesus where are the planes and helicopters with water and flame retardants?

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

I can't make this up.

@NotreDame: A clarification: A fire is currently burning at @notredameparis, not the University of Notre Dame. Our prayers are with all those involved.

We have a Notre Dame seminary here, it’s an old big building and that was my first thought. This was unimaginable.

 

[Eephus]

There's a fascinating documentary called "Paris Rooftops:  Architectural Marvels" on Amazon Prime that spends the first 15 minutes or so on the roof of the cathedral.  There are other segments on the Dome of the Invalides, the typical Parisian slate & zinc mansard roofs and a modern structure.

https://www.amazon.com/Paris-Rooftops-Architectural-Marie-Perrin/dp/B07M5HRPV5

 

[jamny]

saw pictures with scaffolding all around it....   wonder if a worker accidentally did this

That's what the speculation is at this point.

 

[tri-man 47]

This is tragic, terrible pit in my stomach hearing of this.

Me too.  On a trip last year, with a layover in Paris, we deliberately headed into the city to - in part - spend time in Notre Dame.  I love being in there. 

 

[bcat01]

Wife and I were just there in August.  This is sickening.

 

[zamboni]

wonder if a worker accidentally did this

just a hunch

 

[SoBeDad]

My oldest daughter was breast-fed there in 1991, during a beautiful choir recital. It's truly a world treasure, along with the history of those who attending events.

 

[rick6668]

Roof has completely collapsed...  

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Jesus where are the planes and helicopters with water and flame retardants?

I'm watching this burn live on tv and haven't seen a drop of water. Idk WTH is going on

 

[belljr]

just a hunch

I havent seen anything reporting it... i was hoping it was not terrorism (not that this makes it better)

 

[Slapdash]

saw pictures with scaffolding all around it....   wonder if a worker accidentally did this

Dropped a cigarette? 

 

[tri-man 47]

From BBC's coverage:

"A spokesman for the cathedral said the whole structure was "burning".

"There will be nothing left", he said."

I'm just hating this.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

so happy to have been there a few times.  the last time was with my wife.  that day, was one my favorites in paris  we just sat in a cafe that had an awesome view of the church.  drank coffee, chatted, people watched, soaked it all in.  it was glorious.

 

[matuski]

damn

 

[SayWhat?]

Never been.  Always hoped to.  Watching that, there’s just no way this isn’t a total loss.