In pictures: Notre-Dame cathedral engulfed in flames
The flames that began in the early evening burst through the roof of the centuries-old Notre-Dame Cathedral and engulfed the spire, which collapsed, quickly followed by the entire roof.
Before and after fire: Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.
Notre-Dame Cathedral went up in flames on Monday (April 15) in a roaring blaze that devastated the Parisian landmark, a searing loss for the city and for France. The flames that began in the early evening burst through the roof of the centuries-old cathedral and engulfed the spire, which collapsed, quickly followed by the entire roof.
Taking to Twitter French President Emmanuel Macron said, "Like all our compatriots, I am sad this evening to see this part of all of us burn."
The fire at the historic landmark could be seen from across Paris.
Smoke rises in front of the altar cross inside the Notre Dame cathedral in France.Twitter
The roof of the cathedral is consumed by the fire.
The fire destroys the 850-year-old building.
People gather outside the cathedral on the bank of the Seine to watch the fire.
The spire of the landmark Notre Dame cathedral collapses.
The fire has partially destroyed the Notre Dame cathedral.
Smoke billows during the fire.
A huge plume of smoke wafted across the city and ash fell over a large area. Parisians watched on, many of them lost for words.
