Iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Goes Up in Flames
Apr 16, 2019
Notre Dame Cathedral, the most famous tourist attraction in Europe is in ashes now. The iconic symbol of beauty and history of Paris caught extensive fire on Monday evening that made its spire to collapse. The spectacle of flames leaped from the cathedral’s wooden roof and turned into a virtual cinder. Check out the details below:
The 12th-century cathedral was undergoing renovations, with some sections under scaffolding. Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Twitter: “A terrible fire is underway at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris,” .
Expressing sorrow, French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted, “Our Lady of Paris in flames. The emotion of a whole nation. Thought for all Catholics and for all French. Like all our countrymen, I’m sad tonight to see this part of us burn”.
