Loading...
Market
Primary focus of Eiffel Tower safety improvements in 2025?
2
Resolution / Starting Odds
Fire prevention • 25%
Structural integrity • 25%
Visitor safety protocols • 25%
Other • 25%
Official announcements from the Eiffel Tower management or Paris city authorities
Story
Short Circuit Causes Fire at Eiffel Tower; 1,200 Evacuated, Tower Reopened
Dec 24, 2024, 02:31 PM
A fire broke out at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on the morning of December 24, prompting the temporary evacuation of approximately 1,200 visitors. Flames were observed in the elevator shaft between the first and second floors due to a short circuit in the power rail of an elevator. Emergency services responded to the scene and, despite initial difficulties accessing the blaze, extinguished the fire without any reported injuries. Authorities stated that no visitors were in danger, and the tower has since reopened to the public.
View original story
Similar markets
Improved Fire Safety • 25%
Elevator System Upgrades • 25%
Enhanced Security Checks • 25%
Visitor Capacity Control • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Technical issues • 25%
Security threat • 25%
Natural disaster • 25%
Other • 25%
Safety Incident • 25%
Maintenance Work • 25%
Weather Conditions • 25%
Other • 25%
Off-piste skiing • 25%
Avalanche detection • 25%
Ski patrol training • 25%
Public awareness campaigns • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Vinci Construction • 25%
Bouygues Construction • 25%
Eiffage • 25%
Other • 25%