Workers began to dismantle the 200 tons of metal scaffolding on the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris after the fire that destroyed parts of the iconic landmark in April 2019, resuming renovations since pausing due to COVID-19.
to remove the scaffolding, which weighs over 200 tons, piece by piece in a delicate, Mikado-like enterprise.
Smoke and flames rise during a fire at the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris, April 15, 2019, potentially involving renovation works being carried out at the site, the fire service said. Didier Cuiset, CEO of Europe Scaffolding, says its workers will face a"very big challenge" in tearing down the scaffolding and that they will"cut [the scaffolding] as they go down."On May 31, the forecourt of Notre-Dame reopened, allowing visitors and tourists to look at the monument from a closer point. The fire released toxic lead dust, which led to an immediate closure of the site.
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