Hmmm. Churches in France do seem to be suffering a terrible run of luck lately.

[PSRB]

I haven't missed the link, I would suggest the huge probaility that it is an accident, with a small chance it was arson....which seems to be the opposite of what b is suggesting

In fairness, Newsweek is suggesting that. B, is merely leading us to the article and wondering if there is an element of truth to it

[WES]

In fairness, Newsweek is suggesting that. B, is merely leading us to the article and wondering if there is an element of truth to it

I would think the fact that it was undergoing renovation at the time would certainly add to the likelihood that it was an accident.

Not sure why anyone would assume it was an act of terrorism and laugh at any alternatives. Leaving it open as a possibility, certainly.

[Rich]

I would think the fact that it was undergoing renovation at the time would certainly add to the likelihood that it was an accident.

Not sure why anyone would assume it was an act of terrorism and laugh at any alternatives. Leaving it open as a possibility, certainly.

Have you considered that one of the workmen may have had an ulterior motive?

[PSRB]

Have you considered that one of the workmen may have had an ulterior motive?

There is a picture of the early stages of the fire on the BBC website, it definitely starts in the roof. Which would seem to point to an accident.

[Rich]

There is a picture of the early stages of the fire on the BBC website, it definitely starts in the roof. Which would seem to point to an accident.

I don't think anyone agrees that it was probably an accident. But it might have been deliberate.