The scenes are devastating.
As the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was finally extinguished, pictures emerged showing the devastation the building experienced.
Two police officers and one firefighter were injured during the blaze, which saw teams battle to save the structure of the 850-year-old Gothic masterpiece and the priceless artefacts it housed.The tragedy has prompted a global outpouring of support, with leaders pledging to help France rebuild the smouldering ruin.
It said: ‘The structure of the cathedral is saved and the main works of art have been safeguarded, thanks to the combined action of the various state services committed to our side.’ Scores of Parisians gathered on the banks of the Seine as the sun rose on Tuesday morning to survey the damage to their beloved landmark.Attention is beginning to turn to what may have caused the landmark, part of which was being restored, to fall victim to such a disaster
Daniel Etieve, 70, said: ‘It’s a very sad picture. For over 800 years this cathedral has been passed from generation to generation.A 55-year-old art historian, who gave his name as Fabrice, said it was ‘hard to believe that this is happening in Paris – part of ourselves has been destroyed’. he said.‘I always go for a walk in this area every day and come to see Notre Dame. It’s like coming to visit an elderly parent.
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