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    On 15 April 2019, at 18:18 CEST, a structural fire broke out in the roof space of Notre-Dame de Paris, a medieval Catholic cathedral in Paris, France. The fire, which investigators believe was started by a cigarette or an electrical short circuit, destroyed the cathedral's wooden spire and most of the wooden roof and severely damaged the cathedral's upper walls. The vaulted stone ceiling largely contained the burning roof as it collapsed, preventing extensive damage to the interior. Many works of art and religious relics were moved to safety, but others suffered smoke damage, and some of the exterior art was damaged or destroyed. The cathedral's altar, two pipe organs, and three 13th-century rose windows suffered little or no damage. Three emergency workers were injured. The fire contaminated the site and nearby areas of Paris with toxic dust and lead.
    Date15 April 2019
    Time18:18 CEST (16:18 UTC)
    Duration15 hours
    VenueNotre-Dame de Paris
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    Background

    The construction of the Catholic cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris ("Our Lady of Paris"), part of the "Paris, Banks of the Seine" UNESCO World Heritage Site, began in the 12th century. Its walls and interior … See more

    Fire

    Fire broke out in the attic beneath the cathedral's roof at 18:18. At 18:20 the fire alarm sounded and guards evacuated the cathedral; a guard was sent to investigate, but to the wrong location—the attic of the adjoining … See more

    Investigation

    On 16 April, the Paris prosecutor said that there was no evidence of a deliberate act.
    The fire has been compared to the similar 1992 Windsor Castle fire and the Uppark fire, among others, and has raised old questions a… See more

    Reconstruction

    On the night of the fire, Macron said that the cathedral would be rebuilt, and launched an international fundraising campaign. France's cathedrals have been owned by the state since 1905, and are not privately in… See more

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