Notre‑Dame 2019 Fire: Timeline and Structural Impact

A detailed timeline and technical reading of Notre‑Dame’s 2019 fire, including spire collapse and vault damage.

1/9/2026

18 min read

Notre‑Dame spire collapsing during the 2019 fire

The 2019 fire reshaped Notre‑Dame’s roofscape and interior vaults. Emergency teams, engineers, and conservators worked in concert.

⏱️ Timeline Highlights

Ignition reports: Smoke detected near roof timbers.
Spire collapse: The fleche failed as temperatures peaked.
Vault impact: Local punch‑throughs but global stability maintained.

🧯 Structural Reading

Timber loss: Ancient oak frames burned; lead melted.
Heat signatures: Thermal gradients stressed stone.
Stability: Buttress chains held clerestory.

📊 Damage Snapshot

Zone	Damage	Action
Roof	Total loss	Rebuild in oak & lead
Spire	Collapse	Reconstruction
Vaults	Local breaches	Repair & monitoring

Spire collapse

Fire stripped the roof; structure remembered its duties.

[^report]: Official reports detail ignition scenarios and material behavior.

Về Tác Giả

Conservation Specialist

Với tình yêu Paris và lối du lịch cẩn trọng, tôi biên soạn cẩm nang này để giúp du khách chạm tới những câu chuyện của Notre‑Dame — nơi đức tin, nghề thủ công và cộng đồng giao hòa.