The Volunteers’ Efforts
These objects were stored in the sacristy, a nearby building that luckily was not touched by the fire. The artifacts that were located in the burning building were largely saved by the rescue workers. However, there were some casualties that sadly could not be saved.
The Volunteers’ Efforts
How Much Was Actually Damaged
Maxime Cumunel of the Observatory for Religious Heritage told Reuters: “We have avoided a complete disaster. But some five to 10 percent of the artwork has probably been destroyed, [and] we have to face up to that.” As rescue workers removed paintings from the charred building, the reality of the situation started to become clearer.
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How Much Was Actually Damaged