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    April 16th, 2019 05:27 AM #1
    Catholic or not, this is a piece of history destroyed. It survived all world wars and natural disasters, only to burn now

    Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in on fire, with Parisians taking to social media to share devastating photographs of the historic building engulfed in flames.

    Smoke and fire can be seen billowing from the upper part of the iconic cathedral, which is the most visted monument in the city of Paris.

    The fire appears to be substantial, with heartbroken witnesses describing ash falling from the religious building and flames rising from between the two bell towers.

    The area surrounding the gothic cathedral is reportedly being cleared, according to a spokesperson from the police department.

    Notre Dame Cathedral has stood since 1260, having been modified in the centuries since. It has provided inspiration for writers such as Victor Hugo and is one of the most culturally significant and instantly recognisable buildings in the world.

    The gravity of this situation is not yet understood. A spokesperson from the fire department has described the fire as having begun on the afternoon of April 15, and there is now a major operation under way.

    There is no official word as of yet as to what started the fire. It is understood that scaffolding was recently erected around the building, with renovation work having been underway.

    It is believed the fire was started accidentally, with no indication that it was started deliberately.

    Our thoughts are with the people of Paris as they watch flames leap from this beautiful and irreplaceable building.
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    April 16th, 2019 06:53 AM #2
    Dayummm holy smokes[emoji852]
    Good thing firefighters were able to save the structure.
    Fire guts Paris' Notre-Dame, but structure saved from destruction - Reuters

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    April 16th, 2019 07:04 AM #3
    Right in the midst of a major renovation, such a shame.

    Maybe it will be better now though, they can rebuild it to withstand a few more centuries.
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    April 16th, 2019 09:58 AM #4
    fuqq the mosssslies.
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    April 16th, 2019 11:59 AM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by StockEngine View Post
    fuqq the mosssslies.
    Wasn't it an accident?

    Now my FB is flooded with photos of friends in Notre Dame Cathedral. Parang humbrag

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    April 16th, 2019 12:12 PM #6
    Why is it that only one news outlet is reporting this, I wonder?

    Car with gas canisters near Notre Dame in Paris France police say 2 detained - CBS News
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    April 16th, 2019 12:27 PM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by sparc179 View Post
    Why is it that only one news outlet is reporting this, I wonder?

    Car with gas canisters near Notre Dame in Paris France police say 2 detained - CBS News
    Oh wow

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    April 16th, 2019 12:40 PM #8
    ^ Am not surprised if this was the case.

    France is/was very accommodating with migrants....
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    April 16th, 2019 01:35 PM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by _Cathy_ View Post
    Wasn't it an accident?

    Now my FB is flooded with photos of friends in Notre Dame Cathedral. Parang humbrag

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    pag may sunog sa metro manila walang paki

    may sunog sa isang tourist spot sa ibang bansa lahat nagreact "so sad"

    hahaha
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    April 16th, 2019 01:57 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by _Cathy_ View Post
    Wasn't it an accident?

    Now my FB is flooded with photos of friends in Notre Dame Cathedral. Parang humbrag

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    Nag-iisip nga din ako kung ipopost ko mga pics ko sa Notre Dame kasi DSLR pa dala ko nuon
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