Video .. The terrible fire of Notre Dame shocked France and this is what Macron promised

French President Emmanuel Macaron announced that "the worst was avoided" in the huge fire that broke out Monday evening at the Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris and led to the collapse of its tower and roof, promising to rebuild the historic landmark, which caused shock and sadness throughout the world.

The 850-year-old cathedral has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1991 and is one of the most visited sights in Europe.

"The worst is avoided, even if we have not won the battle yet," said Macron, who was apparently moved by the flames that still consumed the church. "The next few hours will be difficult," he said, pledging to rebuild Notre Dame "He said.

According to local media, Macaron announced the launch of a national donation campaign starting Tuesday to rebuild the cathedral. AFP reported that French billionaire Francois Pino pledged 100 million euros to rebuild the burning cathedral.

Firefighters in Paris said on Tuesday that the huge fire was "under control" and "partially extinguished".

"The fire has been brought under control, it has been partially extinguished, and there are hotbeds still burning," fire brigade spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Gabriel Bloss told AFP.

"We can say that the main structure of Notre Dame has been saved and preserved," fire brigade chief Jean-Claude Ghali told reporters, adding that the two main cathedral towers were now being salvaged. .

The huge fire, whose causes were not yet known, broke out shortly before 7 pm in the historic Parisian cathedral. The fire led to the collapse of the Gothic cathedral tower, which was built between the 12th and 14th centuries and is 93 meters high.

About 400 firefighters took part in the fight against the fire and attempted to rescue the two front towers, which they were able to accomplish before midnight.

Firefighters said the fire was "probably linked" to the cathedral's restoration workshop, which broke out a few days before Catholic Christians celebrated Easter.

Leaders of states, governments and political figures sent letters of solidarity with the French from the cathedral fire.