A fire that broke out in the elevator shaft of the Eiffel Tower in Paris was quickly contained by firefighters. The iconic monument was evacuated and a perimeter was established by emergency services.
A fire broke out in the elevator shaft between the first and second floors of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on December 24, 2024. Firefighters responded to the scene but faced difficulties accessing the flames. Initial reports suggested the fire originated in an elevator shaft between the second and first floors. Social media users reported the evacuation of the tower and the establishment of a perimeter by emergency services.
One Twitter user stated that 'A fire is currently raging at the Eiffel Tower. The monument has just been evacuated. An emergency response company has established a perimeter, but firefighters are unable to access the flames.' Another user reported that 'A fire is in progress at the Eiffel Tower. Flames were observed in the elevator shaft between the 1st and 2nd floors.' A journalist for Boulevard Voltaire claimed the fire was caused by an overheating cable near one of the elevators and was brought under control.
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