Posted on 04/16/2019 8:34:04 AM PDT by Red Badger
Julien Le Bras had vowed that his building firm would 'not put the building at risk' when it won the contract
He said 'there is no question that we will put any pressure' on the spire of the cathedral - which fell last night
French investigators are now probing the renovation work as they examine the causes of Monday's huge fire ============================================================================
A young construction boss boasted about his firm's ability to protect historic sites when it won a contract to repair the spire of Notre Dame, MailOnline can reveal.
Julien Le Bras declared last year: 'Our first thought is to protect the values of historical buildings, it's in our DNA.'
His company, Le Bras Freres, a small company known as the 'Cathedral Restorers', had won the £5million contract to repair the spire of the Paris landmark.
Today craftsmen from the company were being questioned by investigators after the spire came crashing down in Monday's blaze, which caused such extensive damage that experts believe it could take decades to repair.
Investigators believe the devastating blaze started in the roof cavity below the spire where the work, which included the use of electric tools, was being carried out.
The blaze began at around 6.50pm but workers would reportedly have downed tools between 5pm and 5.30pm.
Mr le Bras told reporters at the scene: 'We want more than anyone for light to be shed on the origin of this drama.'
He said his company has 12 workers involved in the refurbishment, though none were on site at the time of the fire.
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She's safe in our hands! Young construction boss, 32, at centre of Notre Dame fire probe boasted about his firm's ability to protect historic sites as his company won £5million contract to repair cathedral's spire
How did that work out for you Lad.
He said his company has 12 workers involved in the refurbishment,
12? Nice gig if you can get it.
Patiently waiting for “The rest of the story.”
“He said his company has 12 workers involved in the refurbishment, though none were on site at the time of the fire.”
Several questions immediately came to mind when I read just that one statement.
Must be a union shop.
**He said his company has 12 workers involved in the refurbishment, though none were on site at the time of the fire.**
BTTT!
This was most likely a Muslim attack; France having faced by an average of three attacks per day for the past three years. They’ve done nothing about the trend. Typical.
This young man was just being a typical arrogant boastful frenchman, but by doing so, has put himself in the cross hairs.
Note Dame needs to take its security out of the hands of frenchmen.
Why do they speculate that is was a construction fire? They have no clue. It is a rush to judgment.
Original quotes were in French, I wouldn’t necessarily parse these English translations word-for-word.
Aren’t they all in France?
Maybe. I think the government would be inclined to turn things over to Syrian refugees. On the whole, a bad idea.
What will they (France) do if it discovered to be terrorism? Have another “hug a muzzie” day?
Here is their Facebook Page (in French)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/lebrasfreres/posts/
With refurbishers like these, who needs terrorists?
Guess they went with the cheapest bid. You get what you pay for.
How many muzzies did he have on the job?
No speakee Frenchee..................
Where was Mrs. O’Leary at the time?
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