Why did not they extinguish the fire with airplanes with fire hydrants? – ElSol.com.ar – Diario de Mendoza, Argentina

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, suggested Monday to use tankers to extinguish the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most emblematic monuments of the French capital . The idea, although it seems logical, was rejected by the French authorities specialized in civil defense, because paying attention to the US president could have worsened the situation of the building which is one of the icons of Paris.

"Terrible to see the huge fire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris." You could possibly use tanker trucks to turn it off. You must act quickly! ", Wrote Trump in his personal Twitter account.

So horrible to watch the huge fire of Notre Dame Cathedral. Maybe we could use cisterns filled with water Must act fast!

– Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 15, 2019

A French civil defense agency has ruled out the possibility of coming with planes to take water, which made it clear that throwing water from above could provoke "l & rsquo; Collapse of the entire structure "of a cathedral built between 1163 and 1345.

#Our Lady @PompiersParis The flight will take place in the south, with the type of destination indeed, including the collapse of the integrity of the structure.
Alongside #firefighters who are currently doing their utmost to save #Our Lady.

– Civil Security Fr (@SecCivileFrance) April 15, 2019

"The weight of the water and the intensity of the fall at low altitude could weaken the structure of Notre-Dame and cause collateral damage to surrounding buildings," experts said via Twitter.

#Our Lady @PompiersParis Helicopter or plane, weight of the water and drop effect at low altitude, weaken the structure of Notre-Dame and collateral on buildings nearby.

– Civil Security Fr (@SecCivileFrance) April 15, 2019

In the fire extinguishing works, 400 firefighters participate and there are 18 water cannons and air and water badets from the Seine River nearby.