Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
eiffel tower on fire?
- Thread starter zimv20
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Yeah, they don't really say much. And since its a metal structure, I don't think there is much to worry about, especially since its at the top.
D
D
Depending on the heat there could be severe damage to the support beams. It's not like metal is fireproof.
Although I think it might be kinda funny if the eiffel tower was condemned.
Although I think it might be kinda funny if the eiffel tower was condemned.
Originally posted by NavyIntel007
Depending on the heat there could be severe damage to the support beams. It's not like metal is fireproof.
Although I think it might be kinda funny if the eiffel tower was condemned.
Why funny? Would it be funny if the Statue of Liberty was condemned?
I think anyone who said ___ should be condemned should just have that to happen to yourself.
And the direct link is:
http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/europe/07/22/eiffel.tower/index.html
If its a small fire it will not do much damage.
Originally posted by MrMacman
Why would they need our help re-building a structure that was originally built by them?
And its a small fire, oh well.
BTW, I wouldn't pick a fight with a mod (exp: Rower)
Moderatorship aside, it's just a ridiculous attitude to throw around.
see, i don't think he was joking. Nothing like a good ol' dose of xenophobia to get the world moving...
pnw
if we're gonna make jokes about other countries monument we shouldn't forget that day a few years back when another country decimated two of ours.....
if a french person said something snarky about WTC, you'd be not so happy.....
if a french person said something snarky about WTC, you'd be not so happy.....
i too am glad no one was hurt. that's not funny to say oh well. what if someone was hurt, and it was someone you knew?