Massive Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

[Tarsonis]

It looks like the fire was mostly in the ceiling with the fire itself not getting into the main part of the building.

But we won’t know about the cathedral interior until they can get inside and survey.

[Badb Catha]

Let's have three cheers for Brigade des sapeurs-pompiers de Paris.

God bless them.

[San Lumen]

It looks like the fire was mostly in the ceiling with the fire itself not getting into the main part of the building.

But we won’t know about the cathedral interior until they can get inside and survey.

from initial photos it seems ok but it will take days to determine the full extent of the damage.

[El-Amin Caliphate]

Let's have three cheers for Brigade des sapeurs-pompiers de Paris.

Quite right too. Firemen are some of the world's most upright folk. They deserve a crate of beer each.

I thought Catholicism only did alcohol during Mass. Or maybe I'm just projecting wine onto all alcohol, idk.

[Austria-Bohemia-Hungary]

So there has been some damage to the interior of the cathedral but it seems to be limited.

Judging by the French chatter they are speculating that the main rose window may have made it but the north and south ones burst in the heat.

[Neutraligon]

It looks like the fire was mostly in the ceiling with the fire itself not getting into the main part of the building.

The superstructure held and that is indeed good.

I'm not even talking about the superstructure. While part of the roof collapsed and I am sure there is probably smoke and water damage, it looks like a lot of decorative stuff survived as well, at least from the pictures. Also, I wonder if the people who worked on the national cathedral after the earthquake in DC will work on restoring this.

[The Black Party]

Macron announces Notre Dame 2.
"Let's just 3d print it lmao"

......What?

nevermind

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Macron announces Notre Dame 2.
"Let's just 3d print it lmao"

The sad thing is, I can picture that smug git saying something like that.

I don't think we could 3D print Notre Dame at all. We don't have printers that can construct at that scope. And yes, 3D houses are a thing but this... this is a whole 'nother animal. If Macron said something like that, wow. I don't think he would though.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

You can make a faithful replica of almost anything lol, call me crazy but I just think it's pretty blasé to just go "ah well glass can be replaced" when centuries-old masterpieces get incinerated

I think people are just trying to remain positive. It is truly sad that we lost the Rose Window, it really is. And no, you're right, it wasn't just glass. But it's gone. All we can do now is hope a replica is made so we can show it to future generations.

Indeed. I have mourned today in silence to one of Catholicism's greatest architectural marvels, tho I haven't cried openly for it. But I would like to think it will get repaired and future generations will get to enjoy the cathedral, hopefully better and more glorious than we enjoyed it.

[The New California Republic]

It looks like the fire was mostly in the ceiling with the fire itself not getting into the main part of the building.

But we won’t know about the cathedral interior until they can get inside and survey.

There are already photos emerging that show the extent of the damage.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

I think people are just trying to remain positive. It is truly sad that we lost the Rose Window, it really is. And no, you're right, it wasn't just glass. But it's gone. All we can do now is hope a replica is made so we can show it to future generations.

Indeed. I have mourned today in silence to one of Catholicism's greatest architectural marvels, tho I haven't cried openly for it. But I would like to think it will get repaired and future generations will get to enjoy the cathedral, hopefully better and more glorious than we enjoyed it.

That's pretty much all we can do regarding the Rose Window. Convey what it meant and showcase a replica so we can show it to the future generations.

[Badb Catha]

Quite right too. Firemen are some of the world's most upright folk. They deserve a crate of beer each.

I thought Catholicism only did alcohol during Mass. Or maybe I'm just projecting wine onto all alcohol, idk.

Christianity encourages abstinence from alcohol, but it is not enforced.

[Pasong Tirad]

A lot of my friends who have been to France feel a terrible pang of sadness. Imagine that? Non-French people, Catholic and not, also feel the depth of the tragedy that has just unfolded. This event is a collective trauma, and the whole world now mourns with France. I'll be saying a few prayers in the meantime, as I can do little but pray.

[Samudera Darussalam]

The sad thing is, I can picture that smug git saying something like that.

I don't think we could 3D print Notre Dame at all. We don't have printers that can construct at that scope. And yes, 3D houses are a thing but this... this is a whole 'nother animal. If Macron said something like that, wow. I don't think he would though.

Agreed, and I also think that given this is a historical monument (and religious building) that is somehow......unethical? I don't know, maybe just my feelings.

[The Black Party]

The sad thing is, I can picture that smug git saying something like that.

I don't think we could 3D print Notre Dame at all. We don't have printers that can construct at that scope. And yes, 3D houses are a thing but this... this is a whole 'nother animal. If Macron said something like that, wow. I don't think he would though.

Ok I got reported for saying this:

Macron announces Notre Dame 2.
"Let's just 3d print it lmao"

I'd just like to clarify that this is not an actual quote from Macron, this is completely faked.

[Tarsonis]

But we won’t know about the cathedral interior until they can get inside and survey.

There are already photos emerging that show the extent of the damage.

That warms my heart. Some water damage and scorches from falling debris but otherwise intact.

[Luminesa]

Let's have three cheers for Brigade des sapeurs-pompiers de Paris.

Quite right too. Firemen are some of the world's most upright folk. They deserve a crate of beer each.

Just beer? Free liquor of their choice in every bar in Paris forever. Including the one who got injured.

[The Black Party]

Any word on the stuff around the Cathedral, like the garden or something? I hope the fire didn't spread and cause more damage then it needed to.

[Greater Loegria]

Quite right too. Firemen are some of the world's most upright folk. They deserve a crate of beer each.

I thought Catholicism only did alcohol during Mass. Or maybe I'm just projecting wine onto all alcohol, idk.

What the heck are you talking about? It's not a bloody meal if it's not accompanied by at least two bottles of wine or a keg of decent ale and not finished off whisky or some other evening digestif. We're not bloody protestants. Good Lord.

[Fartsniffage]

I thought Catholicism only did alcohol during Mass. Or maybe I'm just projecting wine onto all alcohol, idk.

Christianity encourages abstinence from alcohol, but it is not enforced.

Don't tell the Irish that...

[Luminesa]

The superstructure held and that is indeed good.

I'm not even talking about the superstructure. While part of the roof collapsed and I am sure there is probably smoke and water damage, it looks like a lot of decorative stuff survived as well, at least from the pictures. Also, I wonder if the people who worked on the national cathedral after the earthquake in DC will work on restoring this.

That would be wonderful.

[The New California Republic]

There are already photos emerging that show the extent of the damage.

That warms my heart. Some water damage and scorches from falling debris but otherwise intact.

In the short term they are likely going to need to put a massive plastic wrap over Notre Dame to stop rain ingress, and use industrial dehumidifiers to get the damp out after they have pumped out the majority of the water.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

I don't think we could 3D print Notre Dame at all. We don't have printers that can construct at that scope. And yes, 3D houses are a thing but this... this is a whole 'nother animal. If Macron said something like that, wow. I don't think he would though.

Agreed, and I also think that given this is a historical monument (and religious building) that is somehow......unethical? I don't know, maybe just my feelings.

You know, I was just reading something about the injured firefighter and Notre Dame is 850 years old. Incredible.

[Greater Loegria]

Quite right too. Firemen are some of the world's most upright folk. They deserve a crate of beer each.

Just beer? Free liquor of their choice in every bar in Paris forever. Including the one who got injured.

Well quite. And if any of them happen upon Berkshire way to the pub where I am earning some summer cash then they can expect much the same here.

[Luminesa]

Just beer? Free liquor of their choice in every bar in Paris forever. Including the one who got injured.

Well quite. And if any of them happen upon Berkshire way to the pub where I am earning some summer cash then they can expect much the same here.

Let them drink free wherever they want, they're national heroes.