From The Guardian
Spire of centuries-old landmark destroyed after flames burst through the roof
Thousands of Parisians watched in horror from behind police cordons as a ferocious blaze devastated the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral, destroying its spire and spreading to the historic bell towers.
Firefighters battled to contain the fire, which began at 5.50pm local time (16.50 GMT), with police saying it began accidentally and may be linked to building work at the cathedral.
The 850-year-old gothic masterpiece had been undergoing restoration work to help it better withstand the tests of time.
“Everything is burning,” André Finot, a spokesman for the cathedral, told French media. “Nothing will remain from the frame.”
--more at TheGuardian.com
Spire of centuries-old landmark destroyed after flames burst through the roof
Thousands of Parisians watched in horror from behind police cordons as a ferocious blaze devastated the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral, destroying its spire and spreading to the historic bell towers.
Firefighters battled to contain the fire, which began at 5.50pm local time (16.50 GMT), with police saying it began accidentally and may be linked to building work at the cathedral.
The 850-year-old gothic masterpiece had been undergoing restoration work to help it better withstand the tests of time.
“Everything is burning,” André Finot, a spokesman for the cathedral, told French media. “Nothing will remain from the frame.”
--more at TheGuardian.com
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