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arts-and-culture2 years ago

Notre Dame's Restoration Culminates with New Golden Rooster

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has installed a new golden rooster, symbolizing resilience after the devastating 2019 fire. The rooster, reimagined as a phoenix, represents hope and the cathedral's rebirth. The installation coincided with the announcement of an anti-fire misting system being installed under the cathedral's roof. The rooster was blessed by the Paris Archbishop and contains sacred relics, while the original rooster will be displayed in a new museum. Measures have been taken to safeguard the cathedral against future fires, including innovative fire protection devices.

via Newser|
#arts-and-culture#fire-protection#notre-dame-cathedral
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Notre Dame's Resurgence: A Golden Rooster Crowns the Cathedral's Restoration

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has installed a new golden rooster weathervane, symbolizing resilience and hope after the devastating fire in April 2019. The rooster, reimagined as a phoenix, was blessed by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich and contains sacred relics, including fragments of Christ's Crown of Thorns. The installation marks a pivotal moment in the cathedral's restoration, with an anti-fire misting system also being installed. The original rooster will be displayed in a new museum, and plans are underway to invite Pope Francis for the cathedral's reopening next year, highlighting its significance in French history and culture.

via The Associated Press|
#arts-and-culture#fire-protection#french-heritage
local-news2 years ago

"Outside Assistance Mobilized to Protect Watertown Residents Amid Water Crisis"

Watertown fire department is receiving assistance from neighboring departments and the state of New York to provide fire protection after a water main break caused a water emergency. The department is unable to rely on hydrants at the moment and is using specialized equipment to pump water from the Black River to fight fires. Collaboration between different fire services is crucial in ensuring the safety of the community.

via WWNY|
#collaboration#fire-protection#firefighters
environmental-issues2 years ago

Lahaina's Deadly Fire Ignites Maui's Water Rights Battle

Native Hawaiians in Maui are engaged in a long-standing battle over water rights, with recent wildfires intensifying the conflict. Developers and government officials argue that water needs to flow more freely for fire protection, while Native Hawaiians emphasize the importance of water for cultural and agricultural purposes. The aftermath of the deadly Lahaina fire has led to accusations of scapegoating, with the government seeking to relax stream flow limits and developers requesting water to fill reservoirs. The dispute highlights the struggle to restore a less-flammable landscape that was destroyed by plantation farming, and the increasing vulnerability to wildfires due to climate change. The ongoing demand for housing and development in fire-prone areas further complicates the issue.

via The Washington Post|
#climate-change#environmental-issues#fire-protection