(November 2020) On 15 April 2019, just before 18:20 CEST, the Notre-Dame de Paris fire broke out beneath the roof of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. By the time the structure fire was extinguished the building's spire had collapsed, most of its roof had been destroyed and its upper walls were severely damaged.
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When did the Notre-Dame fire happen?
The Notre-Dame de Paris fire broke out on 15 April 2019, just before 18:20 CEST , beneath the roof of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris. By the time the structure fire was extinguished, the building's spire had collapsed and most of its roof had been destroyed and its upper walls were severely damaged.
What is Notre-Dame de Paris?
The Catholic cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris ("Our Lady of Paris"), part of the "Paris, Banks of the Seine" UNESCO World Heritage Site, was begun in the 12th century. Its walls and interior vaulted ceiling are of stone; its roof and flèche (spire) were of wood (much of it 13th-century oak), sheathed in lead to exclude water. The spire was rebuilt several times, most recently in the 19th century.
Where did Macron give his speech?
Macron, postponing a speech to address the yellow vests movement planned for that evening, went to Notre Dame and gave a brief address there. Numerous world religious and government leaders extended condolences.