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After the fire: Rebuilding Notre Dame
THE DISMANTLING OF THE DAMAGED NOTRE DAME SCAFFOLDING IS OFFICIALLY COMPLETE
The dismantling of the damaged scaffolding on Notre-Dame de Paris is officially complete since November 24! This essential operation was a key milestone of the Safety Phase, which will ensure Notre-Dame Cathedral’s structural integrity and security.
In April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral’s spire was under restoration for critically needed repairs. During the fire of April 15, the scaffolding built for the restoration survived the collapse of the spire but was warped by the heat of the fire. When the flames were extinguished, the 40,000-piece web of tangled, melted metal weighing 200 tons – half of which were over 300 feet high – dangled precariously, posing a serious threat to the cathedral. To read more go to the link below:
