According to the newspaper, the fire began with the cathedral spire. As the newspaper notes, the center of ignition was at the base of the structure.

Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron announced his intention to reconstruct the Cathedral of Notre Dame in five years.

On the evening of April 15, a large fire occurred in the Cathedral of Notre Dame. It lasted more than 12 hours. The fire led to large-scale destruction, in particular, the collapse of the roof and spire of the cathedral was recorded.

Firefighters managed to save the frame and part of the relics of the cathedral.