Massive Fire Breaks Out at Notre Dame Cathedral
- 5 years ago
Massive Fire Breaks Out
at Notre Dame Cathedral A fire is currently underway at one of
Paris’ greatest architectural landmarks. It has already collapsed the 300-foot spire of the building. The fire reportedly broke out in the attic of the
856-year-old cathedral before spreading to the roof. It was first was reported at 5:50pm local time
and the building was evacuated shortly after. The cause of the fire is unclear, but officials believe it
may be related to the buildings recent renovation work. The mayor of Paris has released a statement on
Twitter urging people to stay away from the area. Anne Hidalgo,
via statement Donald Trump also took to Twitter
to comment on the incident. Donald Trump,
via statement The Notre Dame Cathedral draws an estimated
13 million visitors per year and sits in the middle of the city.
at Notre Dame Cathedral A fire is currently underway at one of
Paris’ greatest architectural landmarks. It has already collapsed the 300-foot spire of the building. The fire reportedly broke out in the attic of the
856-year-old cathedral before spreading to the roof. It was first was reported at 5:50pm local time
and the building was evacuated shortly after. The cause of the fire is unclear, but officials believe it
may be related to the buildings recent renovation work. The mayor of Paris has released a statement on
Twitter urging people to stay away from the area. Anne Hidalgo,
via statement Donald Trump also took to Twitter
to comment on the incident. Donald Trump,
via statement The Notre Dame Cathedral draws an estimated
13 million visitors per year and sits in the middle of the city.