Notre-Dame fire: Assessing the damage --------------------- Hundreds of millions of euros have been pledged to help rebuild Notre-Dame after fire ravaged the 850-year-old building, destroying the medieval roof timbers, the spire, and parts of the stone vaulting below --------------------- Bell towers Nave South Transept Choir Spire North Transept 128m 48m 18:50 local time: Fire begins in roof near spire 19:53: Spire collapses as fire races along transept and nave 20:07: Entire roof collapses ---------------------- Bell towers: 68m high. Largest bell – Emmanuel – installed 1685. Both towers intact Spire: Restored in 1860s after 12th century original dismantled in French Revolution. Destroyed Stained glass: 13th century rose windows. One survived, fate of two others uncertain Grand Organ: 8000-pipe instrument, renovated 2013. Reported saved Relics: Crown of Thorns believed worn by Jesus at crucifixion, and Tunic of Saint Louis, 13th century king of France. Both saved Gargoyles: Mythical stone creatures – much loved part of cathedral Bronze statues: Twelve Apostles and four evangelists removed days before fire for renovation ---------------------- Source: www.notredamedeparis.fr Pictures: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS