Fire Breaks Out At Eiffel Tower, 1,200 Visitors Evacuated: Report
As per the police, the fire broke out between in the elevator shaft between the first and second floors.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris was evacuated after a fire broke out in one of its elevators on Tuesday. Around 1,200 visitors were safely evacuated from the monument as firefighters responded to the situation, according to reports.
As per the police, the fire broke out between in the elevator shaft between the first and second floors.
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Meanwhile, emergency services were promptly deployed to contain the blaze and ensure public safety.
The fire, which was caused by one of the elevator cables overheating at around 10:30 am, has since been contained, according to Euronews’ sources. Access to the tower has been restricted during the operation.
There are no reports of any injuries so far.
The tourist attraction and one of the world’s most famous towers is visited by an average of 15,000 to 25,000 visitors daily.
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