What we know about the Notre Dame fire: - The Paris cathedral's spire and roof have been destroyed - Its iconic bell towers and stonework facade have survived - Firefighters have now contained the blaze - The cause of the fire is unknown Latest updates:
Paris A catastrophic fire engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday, altering the city's skyline and threatening a potent symbol of Catholicism at the start of Holy Week.
The fire burned for several hours, destroying the 850-year-old cathedral's iconic spire and roof before firefighters contained the blaze early Tuesday morning. A pair of bell towers immortalized in Victor Hugo's tale"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" survived, along with the cathedral's elaborate stonework facade. Officials said invaluable artifacts were saved, including the Crown of Thorns, believed to be a relic of the passion of Christ. .
See moment Notre Dame's spire falls 00:30At least one firefighter injuredThe Paris prosecutor opened an investigation into the fire, the cause of which is still unknown. The initial call to emergency services notified authorities of a fire in the attic of the cathedral, Paris Fire Brigade Commander General Jean-Claude Gallet said. The site was undergoing renovations and was surrounded by scaffolding. .
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