Flames at the landmark: 1200 people evacuated from the Eiffel Tower!

Paris - A fire broke out in the French capital Paris on Christmas Eve, causing a stir. Around 1200 people had to be evacuated from the Eiffel Tower!

A fire broke out on the Parisian landmark, the Eiffel Tower.
A fire broke out on the Parisian landmark, the Eiffel Tower.  © Sadak Souici/Le Pictorium Agency via ZUMA/dpa

Rescue workers were quickly on the scene to get the tourists out of the danger zone.

As reported by Bild, the Eiffel Tower was closed during the incident to ensure people's safety. Firefighters quickly battled the fire, which had broken out in the area of one of the elevators.

It is suspected that the fire was caused by an overheated cable.

Fortunately, the fire was brought under control relatively quickly. It is reported that it has now been completely extinguished.