[Berosus]

So the authorities declared it wasn’t arson before they had time to put the fire out? Hmmm . . .

[robowombat]

Actually before the fire department squeezed through the narrow streets of Isle de la Cite, I believe.

[Drew68]

So the authorities declared it wasn’t arson before they had time to put the fire out? Hmmm . . .

Yes, and perhaps it was an accident. That no terrorist organization is taking credit for such massive destruction of Christendom is telling. But that the authorities declared "not arson!" before the flames were doused tells me that there will be no serious investigation as to the cause.

Imagine my business is burning and the fire chiefs arrive on scene and immediately declared "Not arson!" before they even hooked up their hoses? They would be ridiculed.

This is essentially what happened at Notre Dame.

[stubernx98]

Time for Crusade II.

[treetopsandroofs]

A long, difficult and complex investigation will be conducted.

Sounds like James Comey is was on it.

Since it wasn't nearly as complex as the investigation of BJ's wife, he was able to complete it in an hour.

[Bonemaker]

Wait til they do the Vatican with a couple hundred pounds of gelignite. On Easter.

[cornfedcowboy]

They knew early on what happened. The fire alarms were triggered quickly. It could even be a matter where someone went directly to the source but was unable to put out the blaze. Fires in remodel jobs are very plausible if not probable in this case.