Notre Dam inside job?

Alright, chill out. That was just a sensationalist headline, but it's an interesting idea considering what the (supposedly) architect of restoration came out to say. If there is anyone who can speak French who can determine whether what the subtitles say is correct or incorrect, then by all means please do

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgY44l7aiBU

Don't be ridiculous. These buildings are old and very flammable. Look at Windsor castle and others. St Paul's in London would have burned down during the blitz had it not been for some very vigilant fire fighters. I think the french who are more renowned for their greves than their efficiency took their eye off the ball where electrical safety certificates were concerned

A trained and experienced architect at the top of his game says otherwise

A trained and experienced architect at the top of his game says otherwise

Yeah and all the "trained and experienced architects" come out of the woodwork. These things happen. Electricity and old wooden buildings don't work well together

Have you listened to other experienced architects opinions or just this guy?

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. If you choose to listen to one person’s opinion and ignore the complete lack of evidence then I consider that to be highly irrational.

I hope your not being sarcastic because if you right to a small extent

Don't worry, I'm 97% sure that he wasn't being sarcastic.

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Alright, chill out. That was just a sensationalist headline, but it's an interesting idea considering what the (supposedly) architect of restoration came out to say. If there is anyone who can speak French who can determine whether what the subtitles say is correct or incorrect, then by all means please do

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgY44l7aiBU

No, because this topic isn't being covered by MSN. And considering he is in charge of renovations for Notre Dam, he is a pretty credible source.
As I've said, this is just an 'interesting idea', nobody is saying it is definitely an inside job.

The reason why this isn't being covered by MSN is because we actually haven't heard from the investigators yet. If you think that the MSN hasn't reported on this is some kind of indication that he is correct (which isn't the case) then I think we shouldn't really take any theory, that it was an inside job or it was started by muslims, seriously as the people who make those claims are only doing it to promote their agenda

I wouldn't really take his word as gospel. After all he may be an architect, but that doesn't nessecarily make him an expert on fire prevention and safety which means that what he is saying could be factually incorrect. Not only that, but it is entirely possible that other factors, such as an unknown phenomena could have allowed the fire to spead, 'even if the beams were flame resistant'. Prior to the kings cross fire, we didn't even know that the trench effect (which allowed the fire to quickly spread), existed.

The subtitles are correct.
But still doesn't mean it was an inside job, or that this guy is who we should be listening too. Don't get caught up in BS until there is real evidence, otherwise other people will peddle these stories on for years.

Also, He's banging on about 800 year old Oak, it was my understanding that dry woods burns better than wood which still has high levels of moisture in it.

A trained and experienced architect at the top of his game says otherwise