The Eiffel Tower, one of the most iconic landmarks in Paris, attracts an average of 25,000 visitors a day. About 1,200 tourists were evacuated from the iconic Paris landmark on Tuesday after reports of a fire in an elevator shaft between the first and second floors.
The Eiffel Tower elevator fire, which broke out around 10:30 a.m. due to an overheating elevator cable, was brought under control, Euronews sources said. Access to the tower was restricted during the operation while the fire was contained.
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The Eiffel Tower has also experienced a major fire in the past. The Eiffel Tower elevator fire broke out in the control room in January 1956 and caused significant damage to the upper part; repairs took a year.
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