Eiffel Tower evacuated after technical issue triggers fire alarm: Thousands safely escorted out
- The Eiffel Tower was evacuated today after a fire alarm was triggered by a technical issue, with tourists safely escorted off the premises.
The iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris was evacuated earlier today (December 24) after a fire alarm was triggered due to a technical issue. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene as tourists were safely escorted away from the landmark site. The tower remains closed for investigations and maintenance following the incident.
According to a spokesman for SETE, Mirror UK reported, the tower’s management company, the alarm was caused by a short circuit in an elevator power rail. The issue occurred between the second floor and the top of the monument, triggering the alarm at 10:50 AM. “In accordance with current safety procedures, we evacuated the monument,” the spokesperson confirmed.
Although initial reports and social media posts sparked rumors of a blaze, authorities clarified that there was no fire and that no visitors were in danger. “There was no fire,” the spokesman added, “and no visitors were put in danger.”
Notre Dame Cathedral hosts first mass after rebuilding
Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral, which was ravaged by a devastating fire in April 2019, has officially hosted its first Mass since undergoing a lengthy and challenging restoration process. The service, held this month, marks a significant milestone in the rebuilding of the iconic monument, which has become a powerful symbol of resilience for both Paris and the broader global community.
The fire, which caused extensive damage to the cathedral’s roof and spire, left the city shaken. However, the collective determination to restore the landmark has been unwavering. Nearly £1billion in global donations and extraordinary craftsmanship have made the restoration a reality.
Mass deportation calls ring louder after illegal migrant burns woman alive in NYC subway
Sebastian Zapeta, a Guatemalan migrant, was arrested for allegedly setting a woman’s clothes on fire on a Brooklyn subway train. The incident has sparked calls for mass deportation of illegal migrants in the US, while the victim remains unidentified.
The man who allegedly burnt a woman alive inside a subway train in the US on Sunday is a migrant from Guatemala. The New York City police have arrested Sebastian Zapeta for the crime. He was deported earlier and doesn’t have permission to be in the US, reported Associated Press, citing immigration officials.
Netizens call for mass deportation
The heinous crime has strengthened the long-pending demand for the mass deportation of illegal migrants from the United States. Hours after the video of the incident went viral on social media, several netizens vented out their anger towards the Biden government’s failure to prevent illegal migration in the US.
About the migrant who burnt a woman alive in NYC
Sebastian Zapeta was arrested around six hours after the police began search operation to catch him. According to officials, he had used a lighter to ignite the clothes of a woman who appeared to be dozing on a stationary F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station in Brooklyn. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media.