NEWS: FIRE AT NOTRE-DAME — Cathedral on fire causes uproar in Paris

Terrible news rocked Paris today: Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is in the grip of a major fire that has mobilized emergency services and aroused deep emotion among Parisians and around the world.

An impressive fire in the heart of the capital

The flames broke out in the late afternoon, quickly becoming visible from afar, illuminating the Parisian sky with an eerie glow. Firefighters immediately intervened to try to bring the blaze under control.

Evacuations and general mobilization

Faced with the scale of the fire, authorities evacuated the surrounding area. Many Parisians, tourists, and passersby gathered, shocked by the dramatic spectacle.