The mayor of Paris says people who live near Notre-Dame Cathedral have been evacuated. A portion of Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, as damage from the blaze progressed. Built over a century starting in 1163, Notre-Dame is considered to be among the finest examples of French Gothic cathedral architecture. "There are a lot of art works inside … it's a real tragedy," Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo told reporters at the scene. A photo of the Notre-Dame Cathedral before the fire.

Source: CBC News April 15, 2019 17:21 UTC