Here's what we know so far about the fire at Notre Dame cathedral:
From CNN's Saskya Vandoorne
French President Emmanuel Macron postponed a planned speech tonight because of the ongoing fire at Notre Dame cathedral, a Élysée Palace spokesperson said. In a statement, the spokesperson said, “Due to the terrible fire ravaging Notre-Dame-de-Paris, the President of the Republic has decided to postpone his speech.”A video we've just received from Twitter userTrump suggests Paris firefighters need "flying water tankers" to fight blaze at Notre Dame
President Trump just tweeted about the fire at the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, France, and suggested"flying water tankers" could help put it out.Video shows flames and smoke billowing from Notre Dame cathedralIt showed flames and a tower of smoke billowing from the upper reaches of the cathedral in Paris, France.Boat passengers on the river Seine are sharing videos of smoke billowing from the historic Notre Dame cathedral.
The fire department is trying to control a “terrible fire” that’s broke out at Notre Dame cathedral, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said.“A terrible fire is underway at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The fire brigade are trying to control the fire. We are mobilized locally in close connection with church authorities. I ask everyone to respect the security perimeter.
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