According to local French media reports, the head of the agency responsible for the fire restoration project of Notre Dame de Paris said that this landmark building is expected to be opened to the public on December 8 next year. By then,The restored Notre Dame de Paris will be equipped with a unique fire-fighting system, including a reservoir that can hold 625 cubic meters of water. If a fire breaks out in the future, this device can immediately extinguish the fire. This is the first time for a French cathedral.
Philippe Jost, chairman of the public organization "Rebuilding Notre Dame de Paris" said,New fire protection systems, including acid atomizers, are currently being installed on the top floor and spire of Notre Dame.
Notre Dame de Paris was built in 1163 and has a history of more than 850 years. It is the first completely Gothic church in European history and has epoch-making significance.
On April 15, 2019, a fire broke out in the top tower of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. The entire building was seriously damaged. Fortunately, the main structure still survived.
On March 5, 2021, the restoration work of Notre Dame de Paris officially began, and completion is expected to take until 2029 to 2030.