Fireproof historic buildings or the consequences could be dire

By Adrian Attwood 2020-09-23T05:00:00

Adrian Attwood on why historic landmark fires happen and how to stop them

With the recent fire at Nantes Cathedral and the shocking Notre Dame blaze which brought down its iconic spire, it has become evident that historic buildings need stronger and better protection.

While sadly some of these fires are a result of arson, others are due to poor workmanship and inadequate implementation of fire safety procedures.

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