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The Latest: Computer Glitch 'one Possible Cause' of Fire

The Latest: Computer Glitch 'one Possible Cause' of Fire

Friday, 19 April 2019 07:38 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — The Latest on the fire that ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris (all times local):

1:05 p.m.

The rector of Notre Dame says a "computer glitch" might have caused the fire that ravaged a large part of the cathedral this week.

Speaking during a meeting of local business owners, Patrick Chauvet did not elaborate on the glitch, adding that "we maybe find out what happened in two or three months."

Le Parisien newspaper has reported that investigators are looking at whether the fire could have been linked to a computer glitch, or related to the temporary elevators used in the renovation work, among other things.

Chauvet added that investigators are still unable to access the cathedral's nave for security reasons.

9:35 a.m.

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting officials from the United Nations' cultural agency, where he is expected to set out ideas for the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral.

He will meet with state delegates from UNESCO, which oversees global heritage issues, in the Elysee Palace Friday.

Macron's push for a speedy rebuild indicates he wants the fire-ravaged monument's reconstruction to be part of his legacy, and is seizing the moment to try to move on from the divisive yellow vest protests. His initial wish for it to be rebuilt in just five years was met with incredulity.

Macron had been due to deliver an uneasy speech Monday setting out long-awaited plans to quell anti-government protests that have marred his presidency, but it was postponed after the fire broke out.

Read and watch all AP coverage of the Notre Dame fire at https://apnews.com/NotreDameCathedral

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The Latest on the fire that ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris (all times local):1:05 p.m.The rector of Notre Dame says a "computer glitch" might have caused the fire that ravaged a large part of the cathedral this week.Speaking during a meeting of local business owners,...
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