A massive fire broke out in Notre Dame church, an ancient shrine in Paris. The main tower and roof of the church were completely destroyed. But the main building and the famous two towers are safe. The Notre Dame Cathedral was constructed in the 12th century.
The fire broke out during the renovation work of the Cathedral. The fire under control after hours of the rescue operation, firefighters said. The authorities said that the precious things stored in the cathedral were safe. This 850-year-old building is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. A total of 400 volunteers were working together. Rescuers evacuated people from buildings around the area following the fire. The roads to the Cathedral were blocked by police and fire-fighting forces.
This cathedral has been preserved in a number of precious things related to the Christian religion. Part of the crucifixion hanging on Jesus, one of the nails used to crucify him, the part of a thorny crown sprayed on Jesus’, and the sacred objects, such as the French king who died in the cross of the Cross in 1270, and later the part of St. Lucius’s clothing. The Paris Mayor said that all the precious things, including that, are safe.
In the cathedral, many centuries-old antique artifacts and paintings, apart from the sacred relics. It is unclear how many of these are safe. Notre Dame Cathedral is also a favorite spot for tourists all over the world. The cause of the fire is unknown.
