The tower is closed for now. According to preliminary data, the fire broke out in the elevator shaft between the first and second floors.
There was a fire at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, due to which all visitors had to evacuate. Rescue services arrived on the scene, began to put out the fire, and tourists were removed from the famous symbol of the French capital. Le Parisien reported this on Tuesday, December 24.
The tower is reported to be closed for now. According to preliminary data, the fire broke out in the elevator shaft between the first and second floors.
A witness wrote on Platform X: “There is a fire currently burning at the Eiffel Tower. The tourists have just left. Rescuers have cordoned off the area, but firefighters cannot reach the fire.”
A journalist for the publication Boulevard Voltaire said the evacuation covers around 1,200 people. According to preliminary information, the cable overheated as the cause of the fire.
The fire was localized and completely extinguished. According to preliminary data, the fire led to overheating of the device near the cable of one of the elevators.
We remind you that recently there was a fire at the National Center for Nuclear Research near the capital of Poland, there were victims.
Source: korrespondent
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