Eiffel Tower.. The Eiffel Tower, one of Paris’ most famous landmarks, has just been temporarily evacuated.
Reason to evacuate the Eiffel Tower urgently
According to French media, the evacuation of the Eiffel Tower came after the discovery of a short circuit in the elevator system of the famous Parisian teacher.
The incident occurred between the second floor and the top of the tower, triggering a fire alarm at 10:50 a.m., according to French channel BFMTV.
The French channel confirmed that the incident posed no danger to visitors, as the evacuation was carried out quickly and efficiently. Paris Fire Department teams, supported by the tower’s technical teams, immediately intervened to assess the situation and ensure public safety.
According to the authorities, no smoke or flames were detected, and the incident did not cause any injuries.
Eiffel Tower is due to reopen
According to Le Parisien, the Eiffel Tower is scheduled to gradually reopen later in the day, but access will be limited to only the second floor, pending completion of the necessary checks.
