Dutch 95,646 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 A major fire has engulfed one of France's most famous landmarks - the medieval Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. Firefighters are battling to save the 850-year-old Gothic building, but its spire and roof have collapsed. The cause is not yet clear, but officials say that it could be linked to renovation work. A Paris fire official said the main structure had now been "saved and preserved". The Paris prosecutor's office said it has opened an inquiry into "accidental destruction by fire." Loud bangs could be heard as flames burst through the cathedral's roof, also destroying its stained-glass windows. All efforts are now being put into saving the cathedral's artwork and preventing the collapse of its northern tower. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-europe-47941794?__twitter_impression=true Interior seems rather fine: One of the Rose Windows seems intact: The spire collapsing: Beginning of the fire: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 78,908 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 holy ****!!!! it's really burning up quick! I hope the damage is reversible...... that's so sad and scary. Praying there are no casualties Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylene 1,988 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Damn that sucks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adarsh Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Omg no please stop the fire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,655 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 My American ass thought the University of Notre Dame in Indiana was on fire. This is so sad. Seeing historic landmarks burn up is devastating. Hopefully they can save as much of it as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkmanthaC 115,044 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I really hope everyone is okay. What a sad thing to happen to such a historic landmark. From the images, I can't image much will be salvaged from the original building. she/her/hers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkmanthaC 115,044 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Just now, Morphine Prince said: My American ass thought the University of Notre Dame in Indiana was on fire. I did too at first. she/her/hers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUCARTPOP 5,965 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 This is so weird to watch, it almost feels like a movie? It looks epic in a way, but then again this is saddening and scary, I hope they can reverse this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonIsRising 2,816 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I'm so sad.. it's a symbol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch 95,646 Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 One of my favourite buildings in the world tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEDRUG 11,254 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 My god, that building's gorgeous Hopefully they can at least save the rose window, that truly is a work of art "through all the tears and all the lies, i'm gonna dance until i feel alright" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch 95,646 Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: My American ass thought the University of Notre Dame in Indiana was on fire. This is so sad. Seeing historic landmarks burn up is devastating. Hopefully they can save as much of it as possible. I edited the title! Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllusionLover 7,562 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Am I the only who thinks that it's weird that it's happening in easter week?? 13 | this is my dancefloor i fought for, your voice is louder, it echoes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEDRUG 11,254 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, IllusionLover said: Am I the only who thinks that it's weird that it's happening in easter week?? Yea it's a little fishy... I wouldn't be surprised if it is arson. "through all the tears and all the lies, i'm gonna dance until i feel alright" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamourpuss 29,080 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 It's so sad to see a historic landmark burning down because things like these should be protected. I hope it can be saved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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