the tradegy of the notre dame  asked chat gpt: yes, the fire at notre-dame on april 15, 2019, was undoubtedly the worst fire in the cathedral's history. here's a comparison with other known incidents: 1. french revolution (17891799): there was no major fire during the revolution. instead, many artworks and religious symbols were deliberately destroyed or removed. the cathedral's structure remained intact, with no significant fire damage. 2. minor fires during construction and the middle ages: these fires were usually accidental, often caused by construction work or open flames. they were contained quickly and did not cause significant harm to the cathedral. 3. the 2019 fire: the most devastating extent of destruction: the 12th-century wooden roof structure ("la fort") was completely destroyed. the spire, designed by eugne viollet-le-duc in the 19th century, collapsed. portions of the vaulted ceiling were damaged and partially collapsed. threat to the entire structure: the intensity of the fire endangered the integrity of the entire building. if the stone walls or bell towers had been compromised, the cathedral could have collapsed. conclusion: the 2019 fire caused unprecedented damage, both structurally and culturally, far surpassing any previous incidents in notre-dame's history. the french could not preserve what their ancestors created, not even in peace times. shame, never visited the cathedral, i will forever see the post-fire notre dame.
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