Fire breaks out at Notre Dame cathedral, developing situation [Update: major structural collapse - Art and other Assets Saved] (See Staff Post)
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Fuck this is terrible, I have been there so many times and to see this is truly heartbreaking, I hope they can save it.
Interesting read, and bound to be useful if there is any sort of reconstruction effort:
https://news.nationalgeographic.com...edral-laser-scan-art-history-medieval-gothic/
https://news.nationalgeographic.com...edral-laser-scan-art-history-medieval-gothic/
That's good news at least.
Can't imagine the absolute chaos when the people inside had to evacuate them out of the building after they knew about the fire.
yeah, what I heard on the radio was that they were removed beforehand for restoration including the gargoyles.
Never visited and never intended too, but it's a huge loss for mankind. I visited the cathedrals in Prague and Ghent and places like that are awe-inspiring regardless of your faith. Good to hear that some of the art could be saved at least - stones can and will be replaced at intervals and much of what was there wasn't 900 years old, but artwork is impossible to replace.
That guy didn't say anything about other people caring for the building or why they care for it, he wasn't being offensive, nor was he pushing an atheist agenda like some other did. For all you know he very well understands the historical significance of the building. But he personally doesn't care for it and that is completely fine, not caring for the structure doesn't making him a dumbass especially when he clearly cares about whether people made it out safely.
Sad stuff really. Good thing there's little damage other than structural though. The building itself can be rebuilt, lives and all the historical items inside, not so much.
Here's hoping nothing else is lost.
Here's hoping nothing else is lost.
That's great news. I look forward to seeing the reconstruction effort.
I believe the building was closed off to the public today. I'm sure that helped in no injuries or victims.
Real happy to hear the artworks have been saved at least! Probably the best outcome you could wish for at this moment.
It would be downright miraculous if the reports that the art and artifacts were saved is accurate.
I guess it would be possible if people knew to get that stuff out when the word of the fire first started but it seems like the spire was in flames very quickly.
I guess it would be possible if people knew to get that stuff out when the word of the fire first started but it seems like the spire was in flames very quickly.
actually i read a mass was almost about to begin when the fire started
Oh I didn't mean it would be that bad either. I'm just somewhat positive that if a workers name and face gets attached to this fire. They'll pretty much become unhireable bar a miraculous turn of feelings in France. And yeah the restoration company responsible should be barred from restoration forever. And also finned into oblivion for the countless amount it art that's been damaged inside.
In terms of the "just airdrop a bunch of water on it" idea:
@colvinj For all of us wondering: France's civil security agency says water-dropping aircraft are not being used because they're "unsuitable for fires like the one at Notre Dame... dumping water on the building could cause the whole structure to collapse."
@colvinj For all of us wondering: France's civil security agency says water-dropping aircraft are not being used because they're "unsuitable for fires like the one at Notre Dame... dumping water on the building could cause the whole structure to collapse."
I bet they'll have this rebuilt and open in time for the Summer Olympics in 2024. Plenty of time.
ND was closed for remodelations. There where a few people inside when the fire broke out and everyone was evacuated safely.
It really stinks because it's always been a symbol of what's i call a rebirth. It has been pivotal to France and Catholic Church in terms of change for almost 900 years. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of France. To those who studied it, explored it, or worshipped in it.
As a (soon to be) architect...
Never had the chance to visit it but this is rough. The importance of the cathedral is invaluable.
Never had the chance to visit it but this is rough. The importance of the cathedral is invaluable.
This is an amazing read, even if a reconstruction will not really be the same by the end considering the history of the building, if they do so, this will be of amazing help.
I mean the staff working inside trying to save the artwork. There must have been contingency plans in case a fire happens.
I just found out about this. One of my friends and his girlfriend are there currently to celebrate their one year anniversary, and they visited Notre Dame this morning. Fortunately, they left about an hour before reports of the fire came out. This is tragic.
Oh really? Damn glad they managed to get everyone out in time
Wow... to be there in basically its last moments
that's a memory
I'm so happy it seems so many pieces were saved. The only brightside is that this kind of thing happened during a renovation
It is still devastating but there are many historical buildings in the world that are reconstructed
It is still devastating but there are many historical buildings in the world that are reconstructed
Glad to hear the artifacts and art were saved. The building can be replaced and will be, but those are priceless.
Firefighters aren't sure they can save the north bell tower. It might collapse eventually
Source: BFMTV
Source: BFMTV
Oh that's good.
Anyone with a brain would know that.
Fair enough. Also see now that this was already discussed, apologies for lagging behind.
You can't even spell it right. The term is "i couldn't care less". Saying i could care less means you care above nothing, since its possible to care less than how you do now.
The firefighters just said they're not sure they can keep the northern belltower from burning (and then collapsing) :/
And to think of all the glass windows that are reportedly lost already...
And to think of all the glass windows that are reportedly lost already...