Today around noon, Liberty Island was evacuated due to a construction mistake. Three propane tanks caught fire causing the National Park Service to evacuate 3,400 people off of Liberty Island and on to Ellis Island. There were no casualties, but one worker suffered from an injury. The FDNY was brought into control the flame, and by late afternoon, Liberty Island was functioning again.
This article was written by Aaron Katersky and Emily Shapiro who gave a very informative look on the story. This article was written shortly after the fire which contributed to its short and clean incite on the event. The Statue of Liberty has been and is today, a sign of liberty for our country. The events of today show how much our country wants to protect this symbol of liberty. The history of the Statue of Liberty starts with Edouard de Laboulaye, who proposed the making of a monument for America. Later Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to start making the statue for America. The monument was delivered in 1886 in honor of the centennial of the Declaration of Independence. The monument is close to Ellis Island where many immigrants stopped on there way into America. The Statue of Liberty was probably the first thing they saw on there way to a new life. Many people have come to see the rich history and significance of the statue. The statue is a massive reminder of the liberty and freedom America stands for. The events of today show how much our government and country still cares for our fair lady the Statue of Liberty.
That much have been so scary for the people in or near the statue! I’m glad the incident was taken care of promptly. It’s nice to know that one of the most iconic symbols of freedom in our country is being well taken care of.
ReplyDeleteGood thing the incident was taken care of! Insane to think someone could've gotten hurt just visiting and learning about the history of our country.
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