The short circuit of a scaffolding lift could have caused the fire of Notre Dame

A short circuit in the elevators of the scaffolding used to restore the roof and spire of Notre Dame Cathedral, "could have caused the fire" that devastated the Parisian icon Monday night, have reported sources close to the survey.

"The scaffolding intended for roof and needle restoration work was equipped with two elevators: the first at 24 meters from the ground and the other to reach the roof, at 54 meters," reported later , the Parisian information portal, supported by a source close to the survey.

Meanwhile, "about 60 firefighters are still in place, ready to intervene if the fire resumes, but it is not the case, I am sure," said the spokesman of the fire department, Gabriel Plus.

As for the scaffolding, "it was deformed by the heat, fortunately it did not collapse in the safe, but it will have to be removed," he added.

"Since yesterday (Tuesday), we have committed ourselves to monitor the building and the hotspots of the structure.The building is maintained because the steeples have been saved," he said.

He also said that "firefighters accompany experts who study point by point the cathedral to define what is damaged, what should be dismantled and what should be consolidated".

The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, invited Parisians and tourists to participate tomorrow, in the town hall square, at a ceremony in honor of "those who saved Our Lady of the flames".

During the activity, which will involve the ecclesiastical and political authorities, there will also be musical performances and an excerpt from the play "Notre Dame de Paris" by Victor Hugo will be read.