Notre-Dame cathedral ablaze

Eichhörnchen · 04-15-19, 01:03 PM

This is almost too awful to contemplate:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47941794

Schroeder · 04-15-19, 01:08 PM

That's a tragedy.

_dgn_ · 04-15-19, 01:16 PM

Thanks for opening this thread, Eichhörnchen, I was about to create one about this disaster.

The fire is terrible, maybe an accident because of current works in the symbol of the medieval Paris (of France, too, and maybe of the Christian occident).

The "forêt Notre-Dame" (or Notre-Dame forest, all the innumerable tree trunks supporting the build of the roof) is burning !

Hopeless !

Cheers.

Aktungbby · 04-15-19, 01:39 PM

NO DOUBT ISIS OR THE TALIBAN WILL TAKE CREDIT FOR THIS ONE.

mapuc · 04-15-19, 02:12 PM

It's so terrible to see, one of the most famouse cathedral is burning.

History is being eaten by fire.

While watching live stream from this terrible thing, I can't help thinking of different type of aftermath.

Will it be rebuild and will it be as it was before this fire or ?

Markus

Catfish · 04-15-19, 02:12 PM

They were underway restoring, and obviously the working crew did not work properly.

Eichhörnchen · 04-15-19, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _dgn_

Thanks for opening this thread, Eichhörnchen, I was about to create one about this disaster.

The fire is terrible, maybe an accident because of current works in the symbol of the medieval Paris (of France, too, and maybe of the Christian occident).

The "forêt Notre-Dame" (or Notre-Dame forest, all the innumerable tree trunks supporting the build of the roof) is burning !

Hopeless !

Cheers.

Well it is certainly a heartbreaking thing, my friend... that poor, beautiful city

Mr Quatro · 04-15-19, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catfish

They were underway restoring, and obviously the working crew did not work properly.

I think that's it Catfish ... of course so close to Easter is also a consideration, but the enemy would be crazy to take the blame even if they didn't do it.

Hollow on the inside made be like an oven on the inside. All of those priceless paintings, art works, and even the windows alone are not replaceable.

I hear it was built in 1100 ad

Skybird · 04-15-19, 03:30 PM

Tragic

Skybird · 04-15-19, 05:15 PM

Command of the Paris fire fighters says that the building "in its structure" most likely now could be saved, and that both big towers are saved form collapsing. Intensity of fire now slowly dropping. Further spreading unlikely. Artworks get removed currently, but under exetremely dangerous conditions and in bad visibility (smoke inside). At least one fire fighter seriously injured by dropping parts of the roof. Over 400 fire fighters in action. Planes do not get used, due to concerns that waterbombs would let more of the structure collapse.

The old dame may get away with two black eyes and several lost teeth, but it seems it was close to an ending much worse.

August · 04-15-19, 05:25 PM

Such a sad thing to see. Like the Cutty Sark fire you're watching history disappear before your very eyes.

Commander Wallace · 04-15-19, 06:18 PM

I saw this as well. This is really tragic and devastating. I watched live footage in disbelief. The Notre Dame Cathedral really has a historic place among prominent buildings and churches. The Gothic styling Of Notre Dame is beautiful and has influenced many Churches.

Quote: The cathedral is one of the most widely-recognized symbols of not only the city of Paris but the French nation. It is the subject of or has inspired many works such as Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame and its 1996 Disney film adaption. As the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Paris, Notre-Dame contains the cathedra of the Archbishop of Paris (Michel Aupetit). 12 million people visit Notre-Dame yearly, it thus being the most visited monument in Paris.[9]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre-Dame_de_Paris

The Cathedral was in the middle of an exciting restoration.

* I was contacted earlier today and I was asked, since I'm having back issues, if I could replace the hunchback, until the cathedral is re-built to it's once splendor and grandeur.

Negotiations are ongoing.....

All jokes aside, I hope Notre Dame is rebuilt not only for France and it's people but for all the world to see and enjoy.

Reece · 04-15-19, 07:28 PM

Such a tragedy and so close to the Easter celebrations.

d@rk51d3 · 04-15-19, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Artworks get removed currently, but under exetremely dangerous conditions and in bad visibility (smoke inside).

Reports here say that most of the artworks were already removed due to the renovations.

Dowly · 04-16-19, 04:32 AM

Looks like the interior is in a better shape than first feared. Even the north rose windows seems mostly intact.
https://i.redd.it/nvvsojcrhks21.jpg

04-15-19, 01:03 PM	#1
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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,899 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	They were underway restoring, and obviously the working crew did not work properly. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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_dgn_ Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: France Posts: 122 Downloads: 331 Uploads: 0	Thanks for opening this thread, Eichhörnchen, I was about to create one about this disaster. The fire is terrible, maybe an accident because of current works in the symbol of the medieval Paris (of France, too, and maybe of the Christian occident). The "forêt Notre-Dame" (or Notre-Dame forest, all the innumerable tree trunks supporting the build of the roof) is burning ! Hopeless ! Cheers.

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mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,983 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	It's so terrible to see, one of the most famouse cathedral is burning. History is being eaten by fire. While watching live stream from this terrible thing, I can't help thinking of different type of aftermath. Will it be rebuild and will it be as it was before this fire or ? Markus

04-15-19, 05:15 PM	#10
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,577 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Command of the Paris fire fighters says that the building "in its structure" most likely now could be saved, and that both big towers are saved form collapsing. Intensity of fire now slowly dropping. Further spreading unlikely. Artworks get removed currently, but under exetremely dangerous conditions and in bad visibility (smoke inside). At least one fire fighter seriously injured by dropping parts of the roof. Over 400 fire fighters in action. Planes do not get used, due to concerns that waterbombs would let more of the structure collapse. The old dame may get away with two black eyes and several lost teeth, but it seems it was close to an ending much worse. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

04-15-19, 05:25 PM	#11
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22,696 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Such a sad thing to see. Like the Cutty Sark fire you're watching history disappear before your very eyes. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

04-15-19, 06:18 PM	#12
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,018 Downloads: 360 Uploads: 0	I saw this as well. This is really tragic and devastating. I watched live footage in disbelief. The Notre Dame Cathedral really has a historic place among prominent buildings and churches. The Gothic styling Of Notre Dame is beautiful and has influenced many Churches. Quote: The cathedral is one of the most widely-recognized symbols of not only the city of Paris but the French nation. It is the subject of or has inspired many works such as Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame and its 1996 Disney film adaption. As the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Paris, Notre-Dame contains the cathedra of the Archbishop of Paris (Michel Aupetit). 12 million people visit Notre-Dame yearly, it thus being the most visited monument in Paris.[9] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre-Dame_de_Paris The Cathedral was in the middle of an exciting restoration. * I was contacted earlier today and I was asked, since I'm having back issues, if I could replace the hunchback, until the cathedral is re-built to it's once splendor and grandeur. Negotiations are ongoing..... All jokes aside, I hope Notre Dame is rebuilt not only for France and it's people but for all the world to see and enjoy. Last edited by Commander Wallace; 04-15-19 at 06:28 PM.

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Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,804 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Such a tragedy and so close to the Easter celebrations. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

04-16-19, 04:32 AM	#15
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Looks like the interior is in a better shape than first feared. Even the north rose windows seems mostly intact. https://i.redd.it/nvvsojcrhks21.jpg