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The United States felt a strong emotion after the fire of Notre-Dame de Paris (illustration photos). Zakaria ABDELKAFI / AFP

The fire of Notre Dame upset the United States, starting with Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama, who reacted on the social network Twitter.

From our correspondent in San Francisco, Eric de Salve

The image of the flame-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral made headlines in the New York Times on Tuesday, April 16th, a sign of emotion in the United States. From the beginning of the fire in the heart of Paris, all the news channels have interrupted their programs to broadcast live, and follow minutes not minutes for nearly two hours, the evolution of the fire in one of the religious buildings the most famous American tourists.

Very quickly, Donald Trump reacted on Twitter advising French firefighters to use water bombers.

So horrible to watch the massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Perhaps flying water tankers could be used to put it out. Must act quickly!

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 15, 2019

The American president then began his meeting in Minnesota, expressing his sadness for Notre Dame: " It goes beyond the nations, beyond everything, it's part of our culture, our lives, it's is really a big cathedral. It's a terrible picture to see, "said Donald Trump.

Vivid emotion also from his predecessor. On Twitter, Barack Obama posted a photo of his last family visit with his wife Michelle and two daughters in the cathedral.

Our Lady is one of the world's great treasures, and we're thinking about the people of France in your time of grievance. It's in our nature to mourn when we see history. It's also in our nature to rebuild for tomorrow, as strong as we can. pic.twitter.com/SpMEvv1BzB

Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 15, 2019

" Our Lady is one of the greatest treasures in the world and we think of the people of France, " Barack Obama writes. " It's in our nature to cry when we see the lost story. But it is also in our nature to rebuild for tomorrow, "he adds.