Few can forget the harrowing images of the Notre Dame Cathedral engulfed in flames after it abruptly caught fire on the evening of April 15. It is reported that more than 400 firefighters were engaged, with another hundred tasked with moving precious objects—some legitimately priceless—to safety.

The fire broke out in the attic beneath the cathedral’s roof at a time when the cathedral’s spire was undergoing renovations. Of the five companies contracted to restore the spire, it has been reported that only a scaffolding crew was at work the day of the fire. While no conclusion as to the origin of the fire has been released in the media, it has been reported that cigarette butts were discovered on the erected scaffolding (which is in derogation to policies in place for workers). Another theory involves an electrical malfunction in the electrical supply to temporary lights and an elevator.

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