On Christmas Eve, the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris was evacuated after a fire broke out between its first and second floors, forcing approximately 1,200 visitors to leave the premises.
The blaze is believed to have originated in the elevator shaft, with preliminary reports pointing to an overheating device near an elevator cable as the likely cause. Emergency services quickly responded, and firefighters worked efficiently to extinguish the flames.
The Eiffel Tower, a globally renowned landmark, draws between 15,000 and 25,000 visitors daily, according to the RoadGenius statistics database. While no injuries were reported, the incident disrupted the festive evening for many.
This is not the first fire in the tower’s history. A notable incident occurred in 1956 when a fire in the television transmission room caused substantial damage to the structure.
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Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause and assess the extent of the damage. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
The Eiffel Tower remains one of the most visited landmarks in the world, and incidents like these highlight the importance of stringent safety measures to protect both the structure and its visitors.
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