The building, which has stood in Paris for hundreds of years, set on fire on Monday evening and the spire collapsed as a result of the flames. Pictures from inside how the damage caused to the cathedral.
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Smoke and flames are seen in the interior of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. Picture: (Philippe Wojazer/Pool via AP) Photo: Philippe Wojazer
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The inside of Notre-Dame has been devastated by the catastrophic fire. Picture: (Philippe Wojazer/Pool via AP) Photo: Philippe Wojazer
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Smoke is seen around the alter inside Notre Dame cathedral following the devastating fire. Picture (Philippe Wojazer/Pool via AP) Photo: Philippe Wojazer
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General view from the entrance of Notre Dame following the catastrophic fire yesterday. Picture (Philippe Wojazer/Pool via AP) Photo: Philippe Wojazer