
An unusual event occurred at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, where a fire broke out in the elevator shaft between the first and second floors of the monument.
According to police sources, the flames started in this part of the tower and fortunately, there were no injuries. Paris firefighters responded immediately after the fire was reported and managed to extinguish the flames in a short period of time.
Due to the potential danger, authorities decided to immediately evacuate visitors and employees who were in the tower.
Around 1,200 people were evacuated by police and emergency services, ensuring they were out of danger. The Eiffel Tower was briefly closed after the incident while authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.