French President Emmanuel Macron vows to rebuild Paris’ Notre Dame after devastating fire.
The devastating fire that ripped through Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral, collapsing the roof and spire, was likely sparked accidentally, prosecutors said Tuesday. President Emmanuel Macron vowed to rebuild the heavily damaged symbol of France.
As investigators look into what started the fire, a drive to rebuild the cathedral has already received more than $700 million in pledges, according to Reuters. French Culture Minister Franck Riester said Tuesday some of the most valuable pieces of art inside Notre Dame were saved and relocated, including the crown of thorns and the tunic of St. Louis, which have been relocated to Paris City Hall. Other artworks will be transferred to the Louvre Museum, he said.
The Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the fire soon after the damage began. Late Monday, prosecutors said their preliminary findings suggested the huge fire had been started accidentally. The building had been undergoing renovations. Investigators have started questioning witnesses and 15 construction workers who were at the site on Monday, NBC News reported.
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