a 2016 study on the dangers of Notre-Dame cathedral
catching fire - in the context of a terrorist attack - said they
were high, in particular the roof. 'Centuries of accumulated dust'
could easily ignite from an electrical short or even, alarm wiring
going into use. The report concluded that a sprinkler system
was absolutely necessary, which was never acted on. Although
fire services had 'practiced' taking the art works out of the
cathedral beforehand.
There it is, the alarm going off could, in and of itself, cause a fire!!
The term cathedral is administrative: the seat of a bishop. A basilica
is a designated place of prayer.
https://www.liberation.fr/checknews/2019/04/24/un-rapport-du-cnrs-de-2016-alertait-il-sur-le-risque-majeur-d-incendie-pour-la-cathedrale-notre-dame_1722897
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