The Eiffel Tower, an iconic symbol of the French capital, witnessed a fire incident on Sunday morning, leading to the evacuation of approximately 1,200 visitors. The fire, caused by overheated cables in an elevator shaft, sparked swift action from rescue teams to ensure the safety of tourists. Firefighters faced challenges accessing the blaze due to its location, but the flames were successfully extinguished by midday. While no injuries were reported, the tower remained temporarily closed to allow authorities to conduct safety inspections and ensure the structure was secure. The incident occurred against the backdrop of another fire just two miles away at a building near St. Lazare station, adding to the city’s chaotic morning. Eiffel Tower Lit Up in Olympic Colours Ahead of Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony (Watch Video).
Overheated Cables Ignite Blaze in Elevator Shaft at Popular Tourist Destination in Paris
Eiffel Tower fire: 1,200 evacuated from Paris landmark
Rescue teams arrived at the scene and began fighting the fire, and tourists were taken away from the famous symbol of the French capital after a fire repeatedly broke out in the elevator shaft.
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🚨🇫🇷EIFFEL TOWER FIRE FORCES EVACUATION: PARIS CAN’T CATCH A BREAK
This morning, the Eiffel Tower caught fire after an overheated cable sparked flames inside a lift shaft.
Firefighters had trouble accessing the blaze, leading to 1,200 visitors being evacuated.
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