• Light shines inside the Notre-Dame cathedral in the aftermath of the blaze. EPA
    Light shines inside the Notre-Dame cathedral in the aftermath of the blaze. EPA
  • The Paris fire service announced that the last remnants of the blaze were extinguished on April 16. AFP
    The Paris fire service announced that the last remnants of the blaze were extinguished on April 16. AFP
  • A staff member walks inside the Notre-Dame in the aftermath of a fire that devastated the cathedral. EPA
    A staff member walks inside the Notre-Dame in the aftermath of a fire that devastated the cathedral. EPA
  • Men work on a statue at Notre-Dame Cathedral after a massive fire devastated large parts of the gothic structure in Paris. Reuters
    Men work on a statue at Notre-Dame Cathedral after a massive fire devastated large parts of the gothic structure in Paris. Reuters
  • Inspectors are seen on the roof of the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 16, 2019, the day after a fire ripped through its main roof. AFP
    Inspectors are seen on the roof of the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 16, 2019, the day after a fire ripped through its main roof. AFP
  • The landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris the day after a fire destroyed its spire, April 16, 2019. AFP
    The landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris the day after a fire destroyed its spire, April 16, 2019. AFP
  • Smoke billows as flames burn through the roof of the Notre-Dame Cathedral on April 15, 2019. AFP Photo
    Smoke billows as flames burn through the roof of the Notre-Dame Cathedral on April 15, 2019. AFP Photo
  • Smoke rises around the altar in front of the cross inside the Notre-Dame Cathedral as the fire continues to burn outside. Reuters
    Smoke rises around the altar in front of the cross inside the Notre-Dame Cathedral as the fire continues to burn outside. Reuters
  • Flames and smoke are seen billowing from the roof. Getty Images
    Flames and smoke are seen billowing from the roof. Getty Images
  • Firefighters work to put out the blaze on Tuesday morning. AFP Photo
    Firefighters work to put out the blaze on Tuesday morning. AFP Photo
  • A couple looks on as firefighters race to save Notre-Dam. AFP
    A couple looks on as firefighters race to save Notre-Dam. AFP
  • Flames on the roof of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, 15 April 2019. EPA
    Flames on the roof of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, 15 April 2019. EPA
  • Smoke and flames rise during a fire at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 15, 2019, AFP
    Smoke and flames rise during a fire at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 15, 2019, AFP
  • Smoke and flames rise during a fire at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 15, 2019. EPA
    Smoke and flames rise during a fire at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 15, 2019. EPA
  • Smoke billows as flames destroy the roof of the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 15, 2019. AFP
    Smoke billows as flames destroy the roof of the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 15, 2019. AFP
  • Flames and smoke billow around the gargoyles decorating the roof. AFP
    Flames and smoke billow around the gargoyles decorating the roof. AFP
  • Firefighters spray water to extinguish the flames. EPA
    Firefighters spray water to extinguish the flames. EPA
  • Firefighters spray water to extinguish the flames. EPA
    Firefighters spray water to extinguish the flames. EPA
  • Smoke and flames rise from Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 15, 2019. AFP
    Smoke and flames rise from Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 15, 2019. AFP

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Blaze engulfs Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris - in pictures

Firefighters say they have saved the shell of French capital's famed landmark from collapsing

The National

April 16, 2019

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