Eiffel Tower Reopens One Day After Fire

July 23, 2003

Eiffel Tower Reopens One Day After Fire
The Eiffel Tower reopened today to tourists in Paris, France, just one day after a small electrical fire broke out near the top of the landmark.

According to a report by the Associated Press, travelers were admitted to the lower observation decks at he famous monument this morning. At the same time, workers cleaned debris from the fire off of the higher decks where the fire took place. The Eiffel Tower’s high third deck is expected to reopen later today.

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