France: Another Attempt to Burn Down a Cathedral
After being alerted by a passer-by who had noticed suspicious smoke, the police immediately coordinated an operation with the fire brigade.
Their rapid joint action brought the fire under control and prevented major damage.
The fire broke out on the scaffolding on the left side of the cathedral, behind a hoarding erected for construction work. There was no major damage to the building.
A criminal investigation has been launched. The police suspect arson.
Renovation work on the exterior of the cathedral has been ongoing since March. The project is expected to take two years.
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