Notre-Dame cathedral engulfed by fire

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.

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(Picture: Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France April 15, 2019. Picture credit: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier)