Extreme Heat Wave Caused Stones to Fall from Notre Dame Cathedral Ceiling
Workers install high fences on a bridge around Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, as part of cleanup and restoration efforts at the fire-ravaged landmark structure. (AP Photo/Francois Mori) At a Glance The heat dried out mortar in the cathedral's vaulted ceiling.The stones crumbled and fell.Officials have warned that extreme weather could further damage the fire-ravaged structure. France's record July heat wave caused several stones to fall from the ceiling of Notre Dame Cathedral, highlighting the...