Part of the spire at the French capital's iconic Notre Dame cathedral has collapsed as firefighters battle a massive blaze. The cause of the blaze was not known but the Notre Dame spokesman said the whole frame of the cathedral was burning. Thibault Camus Flames rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. AP Massive plumes of yellow brown smoke is filling the air above Notre Dame Cathedral. AP The cause of the blaze was not known but the Notre Dame spokesman said the whole frame of the cathedral was burning.

Source: Stuff April 15, 2019 17:40 UTC