Although investigators now say that the most likely cause of the recent devastating fire at Notre Dame was an electrical-short circuit, initial reports suggested it may have been a stray flame, possibly from welding that ignited the wooden structure. This has highlighted the need for businesses to identify and address the challenges of commissioning 'Hot Works'.
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