In Pictures: Notre Dame Cathedral Engulfed In Catastrophic Fire
A catastrophic fire has engulfed the world-famous Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, toppling its spire and threatening the entire wooden frame of the building.
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1. A cathedral spokesman said the entire wooden interior was burning and likely to be destroyed
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2. The main spire and part of the roof collapsed as the blaze ripped through the building
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3. Smoke could be seen billowing across the Parisian landscape
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4. Bystanders watched in horror as smoke and flames rose from the 850-year-old landmark.
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5. No-one is believed to have been injured.
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6. Firefighters struggled to bring the blaze under control
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7. French President Emmanuel Macron said he was "so sad tonight to see this part of all of us burn"
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8. Theresa May: “My thoughts are with the people of France tonight”
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9. Michelle Obama, the former US First Lady: "My heart aches with the people of France"
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10. Notre Dame cathedral is seen on sunrise after the fire in Paris
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11. The main structure and towers of the iconic cathedral were 'saved' after spire and roof collapsed
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12. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed that "we will rebuild Notre Dame"
