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| Megan Barber - Curbed - Tuesday, April 16, 2019 |
The first interior photos show a cathedral that's scarred, but standing
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A massive fire broke out at Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris at 6:50 p.m. local time, causing extensive damage to one of the most visited and revered sites in Europe. While earlier reports worried that firefighters might not be able to save the cathedral, as of 11:16 p.m. local time, Le Monde is reporting that the exterior structure has been "saved and preserved overall." Early Tuesday morning in Paris, the first interior photos show a cathedral that's scarred, but standing.
Late Monday night, French President Emmanuel Macron promised to rebuild Notre Dame and says he is seeking international help to restore the Paris landmark. He told local press that the bulk of the firefighting has been completed, and that "The worst has been avoided although the battle is not yet totally won." A fundraising campaign will be launched on Tuesday.