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Tourists were evacuated from the Eiffel Tower following reports of a fire at the historic French monument. Official French agencies have yet to confirm the incident, leaving the situation shrouded in speculation.
Firefighters initially struggled to pinpoint the fire’s origin. Later reports suggested the blaze began in the elevator shaft situated between the first and second floors.
Key Details:
- A fire reportedly erupted at the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday, December 24.
- Approximately 1,200 tourists were evacuated, as stated by a French journalist on social media.
- Early investigations hint at overheating of an elevator cable as the cause.
- “Flames were observed in the elevator shaft between the 1st and 2nd floors,” a journalist confirmed.
- The fire is reportedly under control, according to local sources.
Eyewitness Accounts
A blaze at the Eiffel Tower caused widespread concern on December 24, with hundreds of visitors removed for safety reasons.
The iconic Paris attraction, situated near the River Seine, was promptly closed as emergency services addressed the situation.
“A fire is currently raging at the Eiffel Tower. The monument has just been evacuated. An emergency team has secured the area, but firefighters are still trying to reach the flames,” one individual wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Another observer tweeted, “A fire is in progress at the Eiffel Tower. Flames were seen in the elevator shaft between the 1st and 2nd floors. Everyone nearby has been evacuated. Firefighters are still on-site.”
Possible Cause Under Investigation
Preliminary reports suggest the fire might have been caused by an overheated elevator cable.
“Flames were observed in the elevator shaft between the 1st and 2nd floors. All people in the vicinity have been evacuated. The firefighters are still working,” shared a journalist from BVoltaire.
The incident sparked concern but seems to be under control at this time.
