'The spire has now come down.' Devastating moment as eyewitness account of fire at Notre Dame interrupted when the iconic cathedral's spire falls:
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed sadness at the sight of the historic building's demise, saying it captures the "emotion of an entire nation."
"Thinking of all the Catholics and all the French people," Macron wrote. "Like all of our countrymen, I am sad tonight to see part of us burning." Notre-Dame de Paris en proie aux flammes. Émotion de toute une nation. Pensée pour tous les catholiques et pour tous les Français. Comme tous nos compatriotes, je suis triste ce soir de voir brûler cette part de nous.Monday is the start of Holy Week, the busiest and most important period of the liturgical year. Easter is on Sunday.ABC News' Kirit Radia contributed to this report.
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