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Notre‑Dame 2019 Fire: Timeline and Structural Impact

A detailed timeline and technical reading of Notre‑Dame’s 2019 fire, including spire collapse and vault damage.

1/9/2026
18 min read
Notre‑Dame spire collapsing during the 2019 fire

The 2019 fire reshaped Notre‑Dame’s roofscape and interior vaults. Emergency teams, engineers, and conservators worked in concert.

⏱️ Timeline Highlights

  • Ignition reports: Smoke detected near roof timbers.
  • Spire collapse: The fleche failed as temperatures peaked.
  • Vault impact: Local punch‑throughs but global stability maintained.

🧯 Structural Reading

  • Timber loss: Ancient oak frames burned; lead melted.
  • Heat signatures: Thermal gradients stressed stone.
  • Stability: Buttress chains held clerestory.

📊 Damage Snapshot

Zone Damage Action
Roof Total loss Rebuild in oak & lead
Spire Collapse Reconstruction
Vaults Local breaches Repair & monitoring

Spire collapse

Fire stripped the roof; structure remembered its duties.

[^report]: Official reports detail ignition scenarios and material behavior.

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Conservation Specialist

Conservation Specialist

Als liefhebber van Parijs en aandachtige reiziger maakte ik deze gids om bezoekers te helpen verbinden met de verhalen van de Notre‑Dame — waar geloof, vakmanschap en gemeenschap samenkomen.

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2019 Fire
Timeline
Structure
Emergency

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