On December 24, a fire broke out on the first and second floors of the Eiffel Tower in Paris and people were evacuated.
About 1,200 visitors were evacuated to safety while fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze.
According to local media, the fire broke out in an elevator shaft. Initial reports suggest the fire may have been caused by overheated electrical components near the elevator cable. French Authorities have sent emergency teams to bring the situation under control.
According to RoadGenius statistics, the EiffelTower is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, typically attracting 15,000 to 25,000 visitors per day.
The incident is not the first fire in the tower's history.In 1956, a fire broke out in the television broadcast room , causing major damage.
