A fire expert explains why historic buildings like Notre-Dame Cathedral burn so easily

May 6, 2019 4:01 PM

The Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of many historic buildings that have caught fire in recent history. A fire expert explains what these old structures tend to have in common, including plenty of fuel, few fire walls, and insufficient fire suppression systems.

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