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re: Notre Dame cathedral is burning down
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:49 pm to fillmoregandt
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:49 pm to fillmoregandt
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The fact that church vandalization and arson has been widespread in Paris, Occams Razor would suggest it was foul play
, that's not how Occam's razor works. You're not crazy for thinking it could be terrorism, I wondered the same, but construction accident, considering the very clear work being done, is the simplest answer.
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Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:49 pm to TDsngumbo
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Shep just said the island that the cathedral is on is now being evacuated. What's that about?
It's a pretty small island, it's pretty densely built (outside of the plaza in front of Notre Dame), and they are probably concerned about the fire spreading to other buildings and the bridges creating choke points for people trying to get out.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:50 pm to TH03
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I think a lot of people here are hoping it's Muslims tbh. It's kinda sad.
I don’t think anyone is hoping it’s Muslims. Rather they’re stating the obvious fact that’s a distinct possibility. Do you not agree this is a possibility?
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:51 pm to rt3
I feel the pictures don't do it justice. Experiencing this in person is quite breath taking.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:51 pm to Darth_Vader
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On the one hand it’s entirely possible the fire is a result of an accident on the renovation project going on.
If that is the case, every worker that was there today will be shitting their pants, worried that they are about to become the most hated man in France. The honcho of the company contracted for the work is probably on his way out of the country as we speak.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:52 pm to beerJeep
In another video I saw, there was scaffolding on the roof. Probably a cigarette from a construction baw.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:52 pm to Tigerbait357
luckily they should be able to build a pretty accurate replacement. wont be the same but its something at least
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:53 pm to TH03
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I think a lot of people here are hoping it's Muslims tbh. It's kinda sad.
They are at war with western civilization regardless if you believe it or not. They have been at war with the west (and east...actually everyone not muslim) since mohammad.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:53 pm to TheFonz
Interested to know how all of the workers managed to get off of that massive building/roof and avoid injury.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:53 pm to TexasTiger89
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Also people typically only lived 40 or so
Not true. Avg age is in the 40s Bc of the astronomically high child mortality rate. If you made it past early childhood your chance of reaching 60-70 were definitely reasonable
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:53 pm to Darth_Vader
Tbh, I’m leaning towards terrorism. There a lot of that kind of crap going on. I would also bet that the construction crew used isn’t just some father and son group out there working on a national treasure. They are probably experts and chances of a mishap are probably lower than normal if I had to guess. But I’m just speculating.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:53 pm to TheFonz
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If that is the case, every worker that was there today will be shitting their pants, worried that they are about to become the most hated man in France. The honcho of the company contracted for the work is probably on his way out of the country as we speak.
And it’s entirely possible one of those workers intentionally started it. Bottom line is right now nobody here knows how it started. All we can do is wait and see.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:53 pm to upgrayedd
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I saw it was almost 8 pm local time when the spire collapsed. What time did it start? Seems like it was after typical working hours
About 6pm Paris time.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:53 pm to AaronDeTiger
For those saying there will be a rebuild, there should be, BUT:
scientists to this day still are not completely sure how the roof structure was built.
It will be tough to replicate
scientists to this day still are not completely sure how the roof structure was built.
It will be tough to replicate
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:54 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
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scientists to this day still are not completely sure how the roof structure was built.
It will be tough to replicate
At this point, I don't think historical accuracy is paramount
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:54 pm to slackster
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You're not crazy for thinking it could be terrorism, I wondered the same, but construction accident, considering the very clear work being done, is the simplest answer.
Sure but UK just posted warnings this week they had evidence of planned attacks across Europe and its Holy Week. Construction is done every day on old buildings there without burning them down. I’d say about equal odds of both with the warnings.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:54 pm to AUEagle144
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About 6pm Paris time.
Hmmm
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:55 pm to Darth_Vader
No real reason to wait and see, those that believe it was terrorism won’t be swayed by any statements from the French government stating otherwise
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:55 pm to AaronDeTiger
looks like the worst of the flames are back by the scaffolding and are well away from the 2 towers
Posted on 4/15/19 at 1:55 pm to DeafJam73
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Tbh, I’m leaning towards terrorism.
That thought is gnawing at the back of my mind as well. I think it’s a pretty big coincidence this fire happens on Monday of Holy Week. I can’t say this is the case for sure. But it does raise suspicion.
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