Visitors evacuated Fire on the Eiffel Tower - large-scale operation underway

A fire has broken out on the Eiffel Tower. The fire department is on site with a large contingent.

A fire has apparently broken out at the Eiffel Tower. This is reported by local media. According to the report, an elevator shaft is on fire.

All visitors to the Parisian landmark are now being evacuated, according to the reports. The fire department is deployed with a large contingent.

According to media reports, the situation is under control and the fire is being extinguished. A faulty cable is suspected to be the cause of the fire.