Notre Dam in Paris caught fire

CONTEXT:

  • A major fire engulfed the medieval cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, one of France’s most famous landmarks.
  • The 850-year-old Gothic building’s spire and roof have collapsed but the main structure, including the two bell towers, has been saved.
  • Notre-Dame has stood tall above Paris since the 1200s.
  • A Unesco World Heritage site, it was built in the 12th and 13th centuries.
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