Notre-Dame cathedral: Firefighters tackle blaze in Paris

Re:Notre-Dame cathedral: Firefighters tackle blaze in Paris by s_y_n_t_a_x on Monday April 15, 2019 @02:21PM (#19667508)

Well, the roof just collapsed, so I guess pick your battles. Wait for the fire to collapse it or try to save it with water. They could also drop fire retardant on it, the foam isn't that heavy.

Hopefully they already evacuated everyone.

The news streams just started showing water being put on it, looks like the smoke is dying down, hopefully they can save it!

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Re:Notre-Dame cathedral: Firefighters tackle blaze in Paris by blackflame7000 on Monday April 15, 2019 @02:23PM (#19667531)

At least if it is put out with water it wouldn't be burned beyond recognition and maybe could be restored.

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Re:Notre-Dame cathedral: Firefighters tackle blaze in Paris by ZebZ on Monday April 15, 2019 @02:49PM (#19667791)

Water damage on its own is incredibly destructive.

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