Massive blaze at Notre-Dame Cathedral contained by 400 firefighters

Apr 16, 2019

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): A major fire engulfed the centuries old Notre-Dame Cathedral on Monday in the French capital Paris, destroying the wooden roof structure of the 850-year-old monument. It took around 400 firefighters to douse the flames, indicating the magnitude of fire. French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged that the country will rebuild the iconic structure. The Notre-Dame is both a religious and tourist place, attracting around 13 million visitors every year.