Paris Notre-Dame cathedral fire

A fire, believed to be accidental and linked to restoration works at the
Notre-Dame cathedral, has devastated the 850-year-old Gothic landmark


Notre-Dame, 18:50 local time: Fire starts in roof of cathedral

PARIS
Arc de Triomphe
Eiffel Tower
Louvre

4km 2.5 miles


South Tower:
Built 1220-40. Main structure and towers saved

North Tower
Built 1235-50

Constructed
1163-1345

90m

19.53: Spire collapses

20.07: Roof, constructed mainly of wood, collapses

20.25:
Ile de la Cité evacuated


Sources: Wire agencies 
Picture: Getty Images 
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