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Notre‑Dame Interior Damage: Post‑Fire Assessment

An assessment of Notre‑Dame’s interior damages post‑fire: soot removal, vault repairs, and stabilization phases.

1/18/2026
14 min read
Damaged interior view of Notre‑Dame’s nave after the fire

After the fire, interior teams faced soot, debris, and vault scars. Work began with stabilization, then cleaning, then repair.


🧽 Phases

  • Stabilize: Scaffold, netting, risk mapping.
  • Clean: Dry sponges, HEPA, micro‑mists.
  • Repair: Lime mortars and grout injections.

🧪 Monitoring

  • Sensors: Movement and humidity.
  • Logs: Daily condition records.
  • Access: Safe routes.

Interior damage

[^protocol]: Protocols prioritized worker safety and artifact custody.

About the Author

Conservation Specialist

Conservation Specialist

As a Paris lover and careful traveler, I created this guide to help visitors connect with Notre‑Dame’s stories — where faith, craft, and community meet.

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Fire Damage
Vaults
Cleaning
Assessment

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