Notre Dame fire news

Follow RT for news and updates on the Notre Dame Cathedral fire. The Notre Dame is one of Paris’ oldest medieval cathedrals and one of the city’s iconic landmarks – find more about it on RT. The fire started in the evening of April 15, 2019 – visit RT to learn how the events unfolded. The cause of the blaze is initially unknown, so check out RT for details and updates. Stay with RT for the latest photos and videos from scene of the Notre Dame fire, including live feeds from the center of Paris and the footage of the moment when the cathedral’s spire collapsed. Don’t miss eyewitness testimonies on RT, as well as news on officials’ reactions – including tweets by the president of France Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump. Finally, check out experts’ and analysts’ opinions on the blaze which brought damage to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, as well as about other huge fires in cities all over the world.

Quick on pledges, slow on cash: France’s mega rich in no hurry with promised donations to Notre Dame
Only €38 million of the promised €850 million have been received so far for the reconstruction of the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the city’s Catholic archbishop of Michel Aupetit has said.
Jul 8, 2019 13:14
Business News
Cigarette, electrical fault among possible causes of Notre Dame fire – Paris prosecutors
French authorities believe negligence may be the cause of the catastrophic Notre Dame fire, according to a preliminary report by the Paris prosecutor’s office which has ruled out criminal wrongdoing.
Jun 26, 2019 16:17
World News
Сhurchgoers flock to Notre Dame in hard hats to attend 1st mass since fire (PHOTOS)
A small congregation, wearing hard hats for safety reasons, attended a mass in Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral, two months after the building was gutted in a devastating fire.
Jun 15, 2019 17:23
World News
No rooftop gardens: French Senate says Notre Dame must be restored as before
France’s Senate has approved a bill to restore Paris’ iconic Notre Dame cathedral, but stipulated that it must be restored to the state it was in before it was gutted by fire.
May 28, 2019 16:22
World News
From rooftop pool to parking: Notre Dame reconstruction ideas that will haunt you
While the public contest for the reconstruction of the ruined roof of Notre Dame is under way, designers, dabblers, and trolls are having a field day envisioning the future of the restored cathedral.
May 16, 2019 15:15
World News
No, we don't want Notre Dame turned into another secular solar-powered eco-garden
Using the destruction of one of the prime Christian sites in the world as a chance to push your pet environmental agendas is disrespectful to Notre Dame's heritage. Also, architects, please stop putting fake tiny parks everywhere.
May 9, 2019 17:59
World News