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Notre-Dame Cathedral burns

Fire fighters douse flames of the burning Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. A massive fire consumed the Gothic cathedral, gutting the roof of the Paris landmark and stunning France and the world, but firefighters managed to save the shell of the stone structure and its two main bell towers from collapse. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Fire fighters douse flames of the burning Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. A massive fire consumed the Gothic cathedral, gutting the roof of the Paris landmark and stunning France and the world, but firefighters managed to save the shell of...more

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Fire fighters douse flames of the burning Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. A massive fire consumed the Gothic cathedral, gutting the roof of the Paris landmark and stunning France and the world, but firefighters managed to save the shell of the stone structure and its two main bell towers from collapse. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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Smoke rises around the altar in front of the cross inside the Notre-Dame Cathedral as a fire continues to burn in Paris, France, April 16. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool

Smoke rises around the altar in front of the cross inside the Notre-Dame Cathedral as a fire continues to burn in Paris, France, April 16. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Smoke rises around the altar in front of the cross inside the Notre-Dame Cathedral as a fire continues to burn in Paris, France, April 16. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool
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Sparks fill the air as Paris Fire brigade members spray water to extinguish flames as the Notre-Dame Cathedral burns in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

Sparks fill the air as Paris Fire brigade members spray water to extinguish flames as the Notre-Dame Cathedral burns in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Sparks fill the air as Paris Fire brigade members spray water to extinguish flames as the Notre-Dame Cathedral burns in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer
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Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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Flames and smoke are seen as the interior continues to burn inside the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 16. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool

Flames and smoke are seen as the interior continues to burn inside the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 16. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Flames and smoke are seen as the interior continues to burn inside the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 16. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool
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Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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Sparks fill the air as Paris Fire brigade members spray water to extinguish flames as the Notre-Dame Cathedral burns in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

Sparks fill the air as Paris Fire brigade members spray water to extinguish flames as the Notre-Dame Cathedral burns in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Sparks fill the air as Paris Fire brigade members spray water to extinguish flames as the Notre-Dame Cathedral burns in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer
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Paris Fire brigade members are seen at an entrance that looks into the Notre-Dame Cathedral as a fire continues to burn in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

Paris Fire brigade members are seen at an entrance that looks into the Notre-Dame Cathedral as a fire continues to burn in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Paris Fire brigade members are seen at an entrance that looks into the Notre-Dame Cathedral as a fire continues to burn in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer
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The Notre-Dame Cathedral spire collapses during a fire in Paris, April 15. Instagram/@nicolas_marang via REUTERS

The Notre-Dame Cathedral spire collapses during a fire in Paris, April 15. Instagram/@nicolas_marang via REUTERS

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The Notre-Dame Cathedral spire collapses during a fire in Paris, April 15. Instagram/@nicolas_marang via REUTERS
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Firefighters douse flames of the burning Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

Firefighters douse flames of the burning Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Firefighters douse flames of the burning Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
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A woman prays next to Notre-Dame Cathedral, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

A woman prays next to Notre-Dame Cathedral, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

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A woman prays next to Notre-Dame Cathedral, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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Sparks and flames are seen through a destroyed stained glass window as the Notre-Dame Cathedral burns in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

Sparks and flames are seen through a destroyed stained glass window as the Notre-Dame Cathedral burns in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Sparks and flames are seen through a destroyed stained glass window as the Notre-Dame Cathedral burns in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer
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People watch as firefighters douse flames of the burning Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

People watch as firefighters douse flames of the burning Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
People watch as firefighters douse flames of the burning Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
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Paris Fire brigade members spray water onto the facade of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool

Paris Fire brigade members spray water onto the facade of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Paris Fire brigade members spray water onto the facade of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool
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Smoke billows from Notre-Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out, in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Smoke billows from Notre-Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out, in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Smoke billows from Notre-Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out, in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte walk outside the Notre-Dame Cathedral where a fire continues to burn in Paris, April 16. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte walk outside the Notre-Dame Cathedral where a fire continues to burn in Paris, April 16. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte walk outside the Notre-Dame Cathedral where a fire continues to burn in Paris, April 16. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool
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Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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Firefighters douse flames of the burning Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Firefighters douse flames of the burning Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Firefighters douse flames of the burning Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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Smoke billows from the Notre-Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out, in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Julie Carriat

Smoke billows from the Notre-Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out, in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Julie Carriat

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Smoke billows from the Notre-Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out, in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Julie Carriat
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Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Edouard Philippe react as they watch the fire at the Notre-Dame Cathedral as its burns in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool

French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Edouard Philippe react as they watch the fire at the Notre-Dame Cathedral as its burns in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Edouard Philippe react as they watch the fire at the Notre-Dame Cathedral as its burns in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Pool
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Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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People look at Notre-Dame Cathedral after it suffered heavy damage from a fire in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

People look at Notre-Dame Cathedral after it suffered heavy damage from a fire in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
People look at Notre-Dame Cathedral after it suffered heavy damage from a fire in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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Smoke billows from Notre-Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out, in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

Smoke billows from Notre-Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out, in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Smoke billows from Notre-Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out, in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
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Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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A Paris Fire brigade member is seen in a doorway as he looks into the Notre-Dame Cathedral as a fire continues to burn in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

A Paris Fire brigade member is seen in a doorway as he looks into the Notre-Dame Cathedral as a fire continues to burn in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

Reuters / Monday, April 15, 2019
A Paris Fire brigade member is seen in a doorway as he looks into the Notre-Dame Cathedral as a fire continues to burn in Paris, April 15. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer
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