Trump suggests deploying flying water tankers for 'horrible' fire at Notre Dame Cathedral - POLITICO

As Paris’ historic Notre-Dame Cathedral burned Monday, President Donald Trump tweeted about the “horrible” sight and suggested that the French deploy flying water tankers to quell the flames engulfing the iconic church.

“So horrible to watch the massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris,” the president wrote on Twitter. “Perhaps flying water tankers could be used to put it out. Must act quickly!”

The Associated Press reported that firefighters responded to a massive blaze in the French capital on Monday as flames and black smoke were seen billowing from the top of the medieval cathedral, one of Paris’ most famous landmarks.

The cause of the fire was unknown, though French media reported that it might be linked to renovation work being done in the peak of the church.

France‘s civil defense agency said in a tweet later Monday that firefighters were doing “everything they can to bring the terrible #NotreDame fire under control,” pointedly announcing that it would not use aircraft to douse the blaze for fear they would further damage the building.

“All means are being used, except for water-bombing aircrafts which, if used, could lead to the collapse of the entire structure of the cathedral,” the agency said. - Read More

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