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“We are favoring the theory of an accident,” Remy Heitz told journalists. “No evidence indicates it was an intentional act.”
originally posted by: Sookiechacha
a reply to: incoserv
Fire investigation usually start with fire department determining where the fire started and how.
originally posted by: Sookiechacha
a reply to: incoserv
Most fires are started by accident. Usually, arson is accompanied by accelerants. Is there reason you think they're ignoring or covering up the presence of an accelerant, even though they ruled out arson from the beginning?
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“What we know at this stage is that there was an initial alarm at 6:20 p.m., followed by a procedure to verify this but no fire as found,” Heitz explained. “Then, there was a second alarm at 6:43 p.m. and at that point a fire was detected in the structure.”
originally posted by: Sookiechacha
a reply to: incoserv
Was Notre Dame torched or vandalized? Anyone taking credit for the fire?
The news outlets are reporting that the fire started small and smoldered for about 20 minutes before it was out of control, according to the cathedrals detection devices.
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“What we know at this stage is that there was an initial alarm at 6:20 p.m., followed by a procedure to verify this but no fire as found,” Heitz explained. “Then, there was a second alarm at 6:43 p.m. and at that point a fire was detected in the structure.”
originally posted by: CriticalStinker
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Fire marshals do the investigation correct? But if foul play is being investigated wouldn't that bring in law enforcement?
originally posted by: 3n19m470
They didnt notice it when it was small, they didn't notice it when it was medium, they didnt notice it when it was large, they ONLY were able to detect it when it was a raging inferno that was impossible to put out. Happens all the time.
originally posted by: Sookiechacha
a reply to: incoserv
Anyone taking credit for the fire?
According to initial analyzes, the origin of the fire is criminal, reports the weekly La Vie quoting LCI television channel. The motive and the identity of the suspect remain to be determined. The week before, an individual has already launched a piece of inflamed fabric on the facade, always according to LCI .
originally posted by: loam
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Exactly! This is all just a big misunderstanding! The alarm went off, but the people trained for such things in the Nation with some of the most valuable real estate on Earth just couldn't find the fire.