Sadly, this fire occurred less than three weeks after the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was severely damaged by a fire five years ago, with its roof and spire almost completely destroyed. After a long restoration project, this Gothic building with a history of over 850 years finally reopened to the public on December 7th this year, attracting a large number of tourists and politicians' attention. People had hoped that the revival of this historical heritage would bring an uplifting festive atmosphere, but unexpectedly, another iconic building - the Eiffel Tower - was once again tested by fire during the holiday season.

History of the Eiffel Tower Fire

This is not the first time the Eiffel Tower has been hit by a fire. As early as 1956, the television transmission room of the iron tower was severely damaged by a fire. This landmark building, built in 1889, was designed by designer Gustave Eiffel and holds the record for the world's tallest man-made building for 40 years at a height of 312 meters. In recent years, the Eiffel Tower has not only become a symbol of Paris, but also one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, typically attracting 15000 to 25000 visitors per day, with Christmas Eve being the peak tourist season. This fire has cast a shadow over the holiday journeys of countless tourists.

Fire near Saint Lazare train station

On the same day, a fire also broke out in another area of Paris. According to French media reports, a building near the Saint Lazare train station caught fire at around 9am local time on December 24th. After the fire broke out, the surrounding residents were quickly evacuated, and there are currently no reports of casualties. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Paris security issues raise concerns

The recent series of fire incidents in Paris has not only raised concerns about urban safety, but also cast a shadow over the festive atmosphere. During the Christmas season, this romantic city still attracts tourists from all over the world, but this series of unexpected events once again reminds the public that safety cannot be ignored no matter when and where.