OREANDA-NEWS.Prosecutor's Office in Paris Named the Possible Causes of the Fire in Notre Dame

A fire in Notre Dame de Paris in Paris could be due to a cigarette that was not extinguished or problems with electricity. It is reported by Le Figaro, citing the Paris Prosecutor's Office. 

According to the representative of the prosecutor's office, the investigation has not yet been able to determine the exact cause of the fire, but there are no signs of deliberate arson. 

“Now it is necessary to conduct more in-depth studies, including significant expert work,” the department said.

The fire in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris occurred on the evening of April 15 and lasted more than 15 hours. As a result, he collapsed the spire and the roof of the building. French President Emmanuel Macron called for the restoration of the cathedral within five years.