froggg Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Notre-Dame cathedral on fire in Paris https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47941794 So sad a beautiful building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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froggg Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 Snap.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Just watching the video gives me the hump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjam Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I thought they only set Paris on fire at weekends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I’ll not be taking sanctuary in there tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 The roof has collapsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malagaram Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 How Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Irreplaceable ,hate to see beautiful old buildings lost . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 No loss of life or injuries reported so far, which is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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froggg Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 My fear is for the people trying to rescue the treasures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 Surely they should be concentrating on the flames in the twin turrets that are still not obviously out of control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Stood there since 1260 and then an accidental fire from renovation takes it out. So sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenBr Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I assume most of it is made of some pretty solid stonework. The roof isn't so much of a problem to lose since it can be replaced pretty easily. Its the other items and artwork inside that will be irreplaceable - hopefully they managed to save some of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, GenBr said: I assume most of it is made of some pretty solid stonework. The roof isn't so much of a problem to lose since it can be replaced pretty easily. Its the other items and artwork inside that will be irreplaceable - hopefully they managed to save some of it. The architecture is Gothic. It's not just a question of replacing roof beams. The tension and compression of the way the roof is held up - flying buttresses, ribbed vaulting etc - means that the walls could be irreparably damaged by the absence of the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: The architecture is Gothic. It's not just a question of replacing roof beams. The tension and compression of the way the roof is held up - flying buttresses, ribbed vaulting etc - means that the walls could be irreparably damaged by the absence of the roof. It's not Grenfell though is it? No one is dying, and I'd imagine funds to rebuild will be willingly made available. Sad, but not tragic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, reveldevil said: It's not Grenfell though is it? No one is dying, and I'd imagine funds to rebuild will be willingly made available. Sad, but not tragic. Indeed. But there may be very little to rebuild with if the walls collapse or have to be demolished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I have a hunch back in Brussels a decision will already have been made to set aside money for the restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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