Notre-Dame will be renovated within five years: Macron
PARIS - Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral went up in flames on Monday evening, a blaze that devastated the Parisian landmark, destroying its wooden-beamed roof and collapsing the iconic spire. It is a searing loss for Paris and France.
Smoke rises from the burning roof at the Notre-Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out, in Paris, France April 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to rebuild the gothic masterpiece, and already within the first 24 hours since the disaster, private companies and local authorities have stepped forward with large donations.
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