A fire broke out at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of Paris Monday evening.
Here's what we know about the blaze:
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The spire of the Notre Dame’s cathedral has collapsed, fully engulfed by flames.
Here's the moment that happened, from https://twitter.com/H_Miser/status/1117847951865307137:
From CNN's Saskya Vandoorne
French President Emmanuel Macron postponed a planned speech tonight because of the ongoing fire at Notre Dame cathedral, a Élysée Palace spokesperson said.
In a statement, the spokesperson said, “Due to the terrible fire ravaging Notre-Dame-de-Paris, the President of the Republic has decided to postpone his speech.”
A video we've just received from Twitter user https://twitter.com/H_Miser/status/1117840507537952768 appears to show Notre Dame cathedral's entire spire in flames.
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President Trump just tweeted about the fire at the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, France, and suggested "flying water tankers" could help put it out.
"Must act quickly!" Trump tweeted.
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Maria Kadzhaeva shot this video of the fire at Notre Dame cathedral on Monday.
It showed flames and a tower of smoke billowing from the upper reaches of the cathedral in Paris, France.
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Boat passengers on the river Seine are sharing videos of smoke billowing from the historic Notre Dame cathedral.
Police in Paris are asking people to avoid the area and clear the way for emergency personnel.
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From CNN's Martin Goillandeau in London
The fire department is trying to control a “terrible fire” that’s broke out at Notre Dame cathedral, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said.
Hidalgo tweeted:
“A terrible fire is underway at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The fire brigade are trying to control the fire. We are mobilized locally in close connection with church authorities. I ask everyone to respect the security perimeter.”
From CNN's Saskya Vandoorne
The medieval cathedral was completed in the 13th Century and today, with its towers, spire, flying buttresses and stained glass, is considered a feat of architecture as much as a religious symbol.
It is one of Paris' most popular attractions, drawing an estimated 13 million visitors a year.
Today, it is in flames.
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