Notre Dame: Priceless artefacts saved from blaze - BBC News

Notre Dame Cathedral came within 30 minutes of being totally destroyed last night, according to the French government, with ministers praising the speed and bravery of firefighters.
Tonight President Macron addressed the people of France and vowed to restore the cathedral within five years. And as billions of euros are pledged by those wanting to help, French spirits have been lifted by the news that so many priceless artefacts have been saved.
BBC News at Ten’s coverage of the aftermath of the Notre Dame fire, with Paris Correspondent Lucy Williamson, Arts Correspondent David Sillito, Fergal Keane, and presented by Sophie Raworth.
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[@tommytwogloves16]

As a Traditional Roman Catholic and Retired Fire Captain, SFFD, I want to thank my brave brothers and sisters, who fought this dangerous fire.. Grazie a tutti miei amici francesi e pompieri.

[@nothanks1239]

Sorry for your loss, France. Just glad a lot of notre dame still stands.

[@davkatjenn]

This was a loss for the entire world. I live in Texas, but I have been to Notre Dame twice, the last time in October of 2017 and when I heard that it was on fire I almost cried. I did cry the next day. Those who have never been to Notre Dame or any of the world's Gothic cathedrals probably would not understand, but each one is priceless and each one has a spirit and are a gift to us from all those who built them so long ago. Certainly the cathedrals are not necessary for any of us to live, but what kind of life would we be living if we did not have them or any of the other magnificent places or things that make our lives so much richer. Notre Dame was the very first thing that I ever saw the first time I was in Europe. It took my breath away and still does. It always will. This has been like losing my best friend.

[@carodelo]

During the whole fire, the bells of dozen of churches were ringing the sound of disaster across Paris, it was such an intense and heart wrenching experience for everyone of us.

[@1533ramsay]

I can only imagine, watching it from my phone was hard for me. Being there must of been horrifying. Especially if you care like so many do...

[@eloishashalom1458]

THE CRWON OF ABOMINACION. EXCUSE ME, THAT ARTIFACT IS A BLASFHEMY. SILLY PEOPLE.

[@carodelo]

@@eloishashalom1458 take a walk and breathe. You ll feel better.

[@delphaine]

"We are believing in: hope being stronger than destruction, life being stronger than death, and life that will eventually win."

[@AterraTkd]

Perhaps they can hire gifted artists to do original recreations of those paintings that were lost, there are scans available of everything. I was brought to tears seeing this happen. Sending love from NW USA-My heart is with all of you in Paris. ❤️

[@eloishashalom1458]

THE CRWON OF ABOMINACION. EXCUSE ME, THAT ARTIFACT IS A BLASFHEMY. SILLY PEOPLE.

[@deplorablewhiteman3628]

Ive never been there to see notre dame but ive loved the architecture since i was a child and today i feel so much loss its unreal

[@god1949]

The only loss that has occurred is my words and teachings leaving the hearts of men. Do not set for yourselves idols on Earth for man-made things come and go but only I am eternal. Let the dead be dead and focus more on the living. You fools would cry over made-made goods, but a brethren who is living, breathing and feels pain, in need of food, shelter, medical care or seeking refuge in your lands you shoo away as if they were pests. This is why I said the gates to hell a large and wide whilst the gates to heaven are extremely narrow. For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter heaven. On Judgement day, let your earthly idols come to your aide.

[@balecalduin1993]

Come here and visit France. We have plenty of magnificient, old Cathedrals, Gothic style, of the same era. Each one is worth a visit, each one contains priceless art. Basically every city with 50,000 people or more in France (and Europe) has one just like that, unique in its own way.

[@sagittarius420cheefie]

I was fortunate enough to go there many years ago.

[@helenasousa9037]

@@balecalduin1993 I've seen several in England. They are beautiful . York cathedral was my favourite .

[@Manuel-gu9ls]

Me too I dream to see and touch that touch and attend the mass now it's damaged real bad 😥😔

[@stephfahey1101]

Mes condoléances à la population parisienne et française. Notre Dame est très aimée et chérie du monde entier. Amour du Canada !!!

[@stephfahey1101]

@Whozaper J'espérais que mon français était correct. Je ne parle pas ou ne l'écris plus autant! Paix et amour !

[@eloishashalom1458]

THE CRWON OF ABOMINACION. EXCUSE ME, THAT ARTIFACT IS A BLASFHEMY. SILLY PEOPLE.

[@AntonioMartinez-jx3yq]

NOTRE DAME (OUR LADY) will be on my bucket list I hope to visit after it is restored God willing, it is not only a french treasure but a world treasure, France Strong, keep the faith, the whole world is with you. God bless you, VIVE LA FRANCE, (LONG LIVE FRANCE) AMEN.

[@RocketGator05]

do you know what's going on in France? What all mainstream media is avoiding is the fact that all the money raised is just a tax write-off for the rich while France endures it's 27th week (that's 6 months) of the yellow vest movement in which the french people are protesting austerity and economic inequality. Raising money to rebuild this structure just because it's 800+ years old is stoking the fire beneath the French people to continue with this movement. It's just sad that Mainstream media around the globe only push one agenda "omg we have to save an old building". We need to think about people, not things.

[@MrsDaedalus_]

From an art and historical perspective I'm just so glad that not everything is completely gone. It's a shame that a lot of art is destroyed, but at least some of them are safe. I'm just happy that I could see it some day in the future.

[@eloishashalom1458]

THE CRWON OF ABOMINACION. EXCUSE ME, THAT ARTIFACT IS A BLASFHEMY. SILLY PEOPLE.

[@qsp90210]

It's very sad. I would like donation to re-build the Notre Dame. God bless you all. Sydney, Australia.

[@cami4974]

As a french, it's really moving to see that kind of messgae from so far away, thank you Australian friend.

[@vmutuma]

I'm a historian by nature. I'm happy to hear that the priceless artifacts were saved.

[@thetagmarket1058]

You mean artefacts...

[@claywhitney2949]

Nope artifacts is the correct spelling.

[@tylermcquien8393]

Muslims have attacked Notre Dame last year they're doing it again this year right before Easter Passover

[@Phantom-]

@@tylermcquien8393 Islamophobic much huh.

[@PaulGreenwald]

Yes , removed hours before the fire started

[@kevinmcfarley156]

I'm sure it will be beautifully restored and will stand for another 800 years.

[@setiawaneko8676]

I am moslem....but i cried see this, great respect for fire rescue !!!!

[@christineroberts9780]

Setiawan Eko Muslim spelling.

[@mariesi85]

Much respect for Muslims like you

[@soygato2722]

christine Roberts Try speaking their language without grammer mistakes.

[@expiredtylernol]

Soy Latte you can’t even spell “grammar” 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@leonardojimenez3703]

@@expiredtylernol youu cant end a properr sentence.

[@marithommartinez7525]

I was watching some video on youtube that day. Early in the morning in the Philippines. when I saw a channel live streaming how Notre Dame is slowly swallowed by fire. I'm not totally attached to it but I literally cried to saw such devastating incident. I can't imagined how sad for the locals to see their sanctuary for hundreds of years to be ruined by fire in some hours.

[@katnisskill]

The tragedy that has occurred is truly devastating for the entirety of the world. It’s truly heartbreaking to me as a high school student who had just decided to save up thousands of dollars of my own money to attend my schools French trip every other year, to see such a monument I was looking forward to go up in smoke. I still plan on taking the trip next year, but it just won’t be the same as I thought it would be.

[@songyardbird2513]

My heart is so very. very heavy sad for France and it's people. I was blessed to see this man made wonder a few years ago. Thanks to the brave firemen.Song

[@benjaminlittle7916]

Heartbroken around the world today.

[@VirtuallyMainstream]

"Notre Dame resisted the Nazis. She's not going to leave us now." Great quote!

[@spicecrop]

They didn't resist the NAZIs. The French stood in the streets and let them march right in to Paris. Learn some history jack ass.

[@VirtuallyMainstream]

@@spicecrop I'm literally a history major, specializing in WW2 Europe. So watch your words, Junior. If you weren't such a dick, I'd respectfully reiterate that, yes, as France could've done more to resist German forces, the Cathedral has withstood hundreds of years of hardships. But evidently, you are a massive dick. Geez some people are just so damn negative about everything.

[@itsMe_TheHerpes]

@@VirtuallyMainstream you may study history, but you know nothing of it. if you'd knew something about history, you would not say that this is a great quote. the nazi's were christian, so the cathedral was never in danger, even under nazi occupation. in fact, it would have been more safe under the nazi regime than under today's french government. i wold not be surprised if they would just slap a golden dome with a moon sign over Notre Dame, and convert it into a mosque.

[@VirtuallyMainstream]

@@itsMe_TheHerpes Be careful, I don't want you to cut yourself on all that edge. Nobody is saying the Nazi's targeted churches. But many historical European buildings were destroyed. All the quote is saying is that the church has survived much bigger events and hardships, and that it is not lost now. But, as a conservative, I do find some truth in your joke, haha.

[@itsMe_TheHerpes]

@@VirtuallyMainstream well, as a fellow conservative then, i think you would agree that a much better quote would be "it survived the atheist liberals and their bloody revolution"

[@Ominous89]

The pointed arches inside the building protected the rest from the building to catch fire. Only the spire fell through the arched ceiling. It could have been far worse. If the spire fell on one of the flying butresses, then parts of the stone structure could have collapsed.

[@StopMediaFakery]

What do you do when the roof has had it, but you don't want to pay to fix it? Here was me thinking that when there's a fire you just get out, rather than remove all the valuable things.

[@helenasousa9037]

@@StopMediaFakery Farfetched . They were beginning the renovation of the cathedral even without so much money . But a wooden dak structure is not that expensive . Expensive is to restore the old stone that is becoming so porous . That is the real challenge . And all thanks go to the firefighters and their commando to ensure a controlled fire .

[@StopMediaFakery]

@@helenasousa9037 Sorry, but this was staged. I've seen enough of these silly Fre€mas0n stunts to last me a lifetime. They will make a fortune from the donations and fix it properly. It's known as controlled demolition. I'm 100% sure on this, based on the number codes they used. I'm not using belief or guesswork. You're welcome to 'believe' what you want to believe, but I just go by the codes and symbolism these people use. If only we could jail Fre€mas0ns, the world would be an amazing place, but sadly so many sold their souls, even people in the legal system.

[@StopMediaFakery]

@@bloedblarre What does your information about subways have to do with this event being staged? Without the fire they would've had to pay the full amount. Now they will make a profit. If you were awake, you would understand that we live in a lie system, it's really not rocket science. Just because they tell you something, doesn't make it true. The lie system never stops. This is controlled demolition Fre€mas0n behaviour, I've seen it many times before. It's fine for you to lie to yourself, but don't bring your demons to me.

[@kathryncarter6143]

France has strong people & many people of the world are behind them with prayers & donations to support them. This is a treasure of the world. We will bond together to help build up this beautiful focal point. It will reflect the same faith that we have in God. Disasters happen, but Christ will also restore us again if we keep the faith.

[@dafrasier1]

A tourist trap burned, symbolic of the Self Destruction of the International Child Sex Abuse Church. Good riddance to bad rubbish. France is not a Catholic country any more. Long time separation of church and state because the Catholic Sex Abuse Church was and is so bad. the tourist trap will be rebuilt but Religion continues to fade away. Good for Humanity. mcg-truth blogspot

[@BaguetteGamingOfficial]

@@dafrasier1 Hey ! How about you shut the fuck up and kiss my ass ? Thank you

[@fzb5383]

Ow please. When it comes down to it, it's a building. Thoughts and prayers!?! Let's not be so dramatic. Yeah it's a pity but shit like this happens to buildings. Just be grateful no one died.

[@cami4974]

@@fzb5383 It fot through the centuries, and is part of us, as a testimony of past generations.

[@fzb5383]

@Piatequila yes and it will be restored so stop the crying.

[@saintmartins6729]

What we have lost is a great work of ART - That's what is valuable, and that's what's worth recreating. Anything else is a mislabeling and a distraction from the truth

[@lorenacharlotte8383]

What a relieve, at least it was not completely destroyed.

[@nibsvkh]

Unlike the untold 10's of thousands lives destroyed over the past centuries by this criminal greedy cult.

[@tylermcquien8393]

@@nibsvkh Muslims also think the church is a criminal cult which is why they burned it down!

[@helenasousa9037]

@@tylermcquien8393 You really are nuts ,aren't you ? Most of these buildings are left abandoned and falling apart because no one is interested anymore . Do you know how many jewels are being neglected throughout Europe ? And paintings ? And tapestries ? Just stop writing bs.

[@helenasousa9037]

@@nibsvkh During the French Terror this cathedral just like many others in France were left to the rats .

[@srfrg9707]

nibsvkh you are an idiot.

[@dtutkey5624]

Lot of churches in the world had been burnt and vandalized, but church will always stand strong as long as the believers still exist. It's a good thing there are many people still care to Notre Dame. I hope she can be fix and shine again. Such impressive historical architecture.

[@sarahmills3354]

Hi

[@MiniLemmy]

Gotta say though, that is one tough building to have survived that inferno! The saying “They don’t make them like they used to” definitely applies here! Also, it totally debunks the ‘fire causes steel structures to fail’ bollocks we were fed over 18 years ago, because the scaffolding didn’t collapse after being exposed to fire for 7 hours!!

[@marylousherman5471]

Good point about steel not weakening...9/11 needs the truth....planned demo and pulse technology were used.

[@traceyneubert7133]

There were large parts of the scaffolding that was not impinged by fire so that part would still be able to support the scaffolding that is taking the heat. The scaffolding was only supporting itself as well and not any part of the structure itself. When steel is exposed to fire, they weaken and expand as they get more heated and that weakening is what causes steel to fail. There is a very good video explaining why the towers fell because of their building construction. One of those main reasons were the steel trusses surrounding the concrete middle. To your fact of a tough building, agreed. Reason why using ordinary/heavy timber construction should be used over all the new lightweight materials used. Can withstand much more fire/heat. Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHjWXnhnnq6Ar68

[@JoshMastel]

why can't video journalism in the US be this sober and human?

[@moze_-]

Because, outrage culture. Ruined both sides so they immediately start attacking each other, no matter what topic it is. Completely removed morality from debates and conversation.

[@mistiblu9133]

American coverage on this is garbage 5 videos later finally getting the information I was looking for! This is so heartbreaking ..but AMERICA'S coverage of this 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🤷🤦🤦🤦

[@westwalk9953]

Yikes , you think journalism is classy in the UK ? Ever heard of the sun ? Journalism is fucked everywhere . You can count the real journalists with integrity in the world on one hand.

[@user-fh9vh6hr7w]

They're the world's best liars

[@FINALB]

Toxic politics news.

[@susannunes6196]

I am very sad about the destruction but I am grateful that Notre Dame is a piece of history that has not been completely lost....Deo Gratius

[@46FreddieMercury91]

utterly, utterly sickening to watch. From an architectural and historical point of view it's a catastrophe. I feel so heavy in heart this has happened. Not just for France but for all of us everywhere. Repairs will be done and parts can be replaced but it won't ever be the same again. So sad

[@fortheloveyoutube]

Brilliant segment. Touching, comforting, and hopeful. Thank you, BBC.

[@uniquemum73]

Imagine what that burning cross looked like from above :(

[@jonnelgabatan7369]

It's like the KKK, but even more hatred. It hurts to see the fires of notre dame, the symbol of france.

[@god1949]

Like a fine barbecue.

[@Markgeoghegan100]

I'm gutted for this amazing building and what it represents.... I was lucky enough to be one of the people to visit Notra Dame Cathedral back in Nov 2007 during a wonderful 10 day trip to Paris. And on the last night, found myself on a river boat overlooking the cathedral again asking my girlfriend to marry me. I've been married since 2009 and we've two beautiful children, it's a story I love to tell people but sadly won't have the same meaning until its restored back to it's original beauty. My heart is beating just as fast now as it did back on that November night back in 2007, although for very different reasons..... Money cannot be an option in restoring this historical landmark if its possible to do so... Irish fan🇮🇪

[@JennyKo2006]

I'm buddhist and haven't visited there but I also feel so sad

[@magnimagistri3347]

Thank God that the sacred relics were protected. Remember, the imperial coronation of the glorious Napoleon within these walls. All must be preserved.

[@H2h0e]

As sad as this is this will become part of the cathedral’s history. France will rebuild, although obviously some things are now gone for good. Shout out to those firefighters and love from Ohio.

[@techmantra4521]

I'm not religious but I can't help but feel sad at the loss of such a beautiful building and important piece of culture. Have hope, France. She will be rebuilt.

[@xaraxen]

It's like watching a loved one burned alive.

[@marianacooper3586]

So sad I love Paris even I am in wales but still😭

[@guljee11]

It was a symbolic history building. Modern technology failed to save it from destruction. Very sad really.

[@christophercromwell9467]

Even when rebuilt, it’ll never be the same. The most charming thing about things like this, apart from the age, is the knowledge of how much work went into it. We’ll rebuild it. 200 years of work will be rebuilt in a few years with ease. The charm will be largely gone

[@rw8185]

What? The facade is still there. Its been built and renovated numerous times. It is the opposite. It will strengthen the mystique, allure and history of the cathedral tenfold.

[@sandybrecken4583]

This is simply a reminder that all life matters and things like this can easily bring people together not just in religion but from ALL walks of life, nothing nor anyone is invincible, only God.

[@Bunfire123]

Sandy Brecken Absolute rubbish

[@rudranilbiswas1160]

It should be treated as a national property, rather than political opportunity.. It's a treasure man!!😍 #Love from India🇮🇳

[@60clairedu]

IT IS a national property. It belongs to the french state.

[@soygato2722]

Claire Duplessier thats what they said

[@60clairedu]

Ok

[@1533ramsay]

First, it's a Catholic church...

[@deenagara9151]

Prayers are send from Malaysia, even though I'm Buddhist!!

[@deenagara9151]

@Krab Krabby Troll

[@AlanWattResistance]

@@deenagara9151 Thankyou, God bless.

[@lonw.7016]

Personally, the documents and written thoughts of forebears is the greatest loss. Am glad no one was seriously injured... physically. EDit: yeah... forgot. A shout-out to the fire-fighters!

[@henrik8463]

History is what makes us strong! Notre Dame will become alive again!

[@totoro3007]

THE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS ARE STILL THERE! HALLELUJAH !

[@lheritieredumarteau6931]

Absolutely....

[@jojo-zd6rr]

yes they are only there becaue hat had to be seen by some one, not because that is a pot of gold to heaven idiots.

[@hi4ah]

Trash

[@totoro3007]

wow you guys are pretty toxic

[@lorenacharlotte8383]

Excellent reportage. Thank you.

[@sofimudasir7440]

World's biggest news channel with true word's and great person's

[@wyattearp190]

As an atheist this is a great loss to the world, in history, art , beauty, engineering etc. I remember the time I toured the site with Australians, New Zealanders, Canadians ,forty six years ago. A place where the greatest artisans of the civilized world toiled for more then a century to make the finest object they could and certainly accomplished that. My heart is no less injured then the most pious of mankind. We all share something in this. Certainly one of the greatest creations of humans!

[@TheHeraclion]

very well said - we don't often think of the significance of places like this until something like this happens and we are reminded of the magnificent history. Much love from Scotland

[@60clairedu]

Thank you sir. Very well said.

[@momomamata2847]

Heartbreaking situation...☹️ Sad from INDIA 🇮🇳

[@lheritieredumarteau6931]

We will rebuild.... In France we have a proverb "IMPOSSIBLE ? NOT FRENCH"

[@MR.Mehran61]

@@lheritieredumarteau6931 Impossible to prevent Hitler from conquering France? FRENCH

[@Rnrf5150]

@@MR.Mehran61 LMAO :) France surrendered so quickly within a small period of time oops but they still have one thing to be proud of- French cuisine :)

[@gotchabitch7361]

*that damn hunchback*

[@animeangel1983]

I'm Canadian and never been been to Paris, nor am I religious but this even hurts me.

[@litsamacri756]

You DON'T Believe? WHO Is Lying? WHAT AN Aggresive Fire.

[@sindraxo9249]

I hope when they rebuild it, they make it the same. I would hate to see them rebuild it all modern.

[@Khloe_dancer_model]

I agree.

[@mistajacks]

Yes. That contemporary architecture and modernism is outright garbage.

[@helenasousa9037]

That gothic architecture was once very modern And some of the principles are still being used in today buildings . The sky is the limit . Huge windows

[@markvanderwel7182]

They will rebuild it 1 on 1 but we have to accept parts are fully destroyed.

[@rekt_xington9027]

They should do the same but maybe change some materials so this accident never happens again

[@nurbsenvi]

This belongs to the world not just to Paris.

[@hannahdavies7388]

Remember going on day trip to Paris when I stayed in Normandy with the college never got visit Notre dame but definitely if I ever visit France again

[@mistiblu9133]

Thank you for such a great and informative covering of this! This is the 5th video I have watched to get the proper coverage I knew I could count on BBC 🌹🌹🌹 Truly heartbreaking but we will rebuild and thank God not everything was lost! #Priceless

[@lewisdoherty7621]

Artist Interviewee: "We will find wood in the forests." I hope they have the sense to rebuild the roof trusses in steel preventing further fire and maintenence problems. The metal trusses won't be seen since they are above the vaulted ceiling and under the roof. The cathedral shouldn't be returned to its unsafe state threatening people, historical artifacts and firemen in order to fulfill a "return it to exactly as it was." Do it right.

[@peterkowalcheck8465]

Lewis Doherty agreed. They should rebuild using fire-proofed steel trusses with fire prevention, detection, and suppression systems you find in any large assembly space.

[@alonaisrael7694]

@@peterkowalcheck8465 : Oh believe this, the cathedral is not going to be the same ever again. There is nobody on earth capable of the artistic skills put into the cathedral. It's going into the 21st centry style repairs. It won't be so lucky if this tragedy strikes again.

[@SeventhSaucer]

There has been talk of rebuilding it with aluminum beams.

[@paulhyde8817]

They could use one of those large steel comes🤔🤔🤔

[@1533ramsay]

You have to admit, wooden trees holding up a roof for 850 years did a remarkable job. Now new technology needs to take it's place... This way another 1,000 years can worship and marvel in it's beauty...

[@ftgphoto]

Vive la France!

[@Nonnobisdomine77]

Viva Cristo Rey!

[@MR.Mehran61]

Boooooo

[@tbn22]

When that spire fell, It got a rotten feeling in my chest. So sad...

[@netcip]

And this was a great commercial for France and for Notre Dame. Just wait o be rebuild and see how millions flooding the gates to get in. Respect from Romania. Sorry for the loss. The king is dead, long live the king!

[@GBOY69GAY]

Well, according the latest news they have even found the rooster statue, which was on the top of Notre Dame´s high wooden central tower, which burned down and collapsed during the fire, relatively undamaged and possible to repair and restore back to original. That rooster statue storages parts of the holy relics, like the crown of thorns of Jesus Christ, which have protected Paris for centuries and a rooster is then too an ancient symbol of France, as "the rooster of Gaul". Vive la France! :)

[@soygato2722]

don trump Stop the blind hate

[@rronaldreagan]

Soy Latte facts dont care about your feelings. Research it for yourself if you dont believe that churches have been regularly attacked and burned in france

[@tm.8399]

@@rronaldreagan wtf are you talking about nowhere 1000 churches has been attacked in France.

[@rronaldreagan]

@@tm.8399 Google it and you will find your wishful thinking debunked...even by main stream media which lean to the left and extreme left like the guardian

[@soygato2722]

don trump Why does everything have to a elabrate attack on you? Its like your kind fears everything.

[@BengalTube365]

My god!!!! Really shocked!!!!!

[@ErikButterworth]

The Paris Fire Brigade had trained hard for if a fire broke out at Notre Dame, and they did a helluva job saving the 850+ years old cathedral from total destruction. That one resident's comment is right. If Notre Dame could survive WWII when Paris was occupied by the Wehrmacht and the Nazis, it can survive this inferno.

[@jojo2491]

so so sad l cried when l saw this... Viva la France!!!

[@Mario-cw3wu]

At least no one was hurt.

[@PatriceMarieDobson]

Lisa. You are absolutely right. OUR LADY WAS LOOKING!!.......NO ONE LIFE LOST!!....... GLORY TO GOD!!

[@blazedandconfused477]

Just the taxpayer's wallets.

[@Mario-cw3wu]

@Sandy Scott Didn't see anything about that in the news. Hope the fireman pulls through.

[@luisealonso4377]

Paris has been strong and will continue to be strong. Destruction will not stand.

[@soundknight]

"...destruction will not stand." That's an oxymoron, well done.

[@suzesiviter6083]

Strong?, ermm 2nd world war?, your ancestors clapped and cheered the Nazi's into paris LOL.

[@SeventhSaucer]

Beautiful Thoughts. So why do all this commenters have to stir stupid arguments over nothing?

[@pail225]

It's bad enough that the fire itself took place, can't imagine the loss it would have been for those priceless artifacts to have been lost as well. Thankfully, the fire didn't do as much of a toll as it might have, I hope the recovery operations go well, Paris.

[@4oyageryramaira269]

Our thoughts go out to you France... and in the words of Mr Elton John... "im still standing.. better than i ever did"... and in the words of Mr Kevin Costner... "if you build it they will come"... and in the words of Bob the builder.... "can we fix it...Yes you can".. Vive le France!.

[@myleenemacdonald3010]

Isn't it strange that this happened on holy week I'm like really just really

[@alonaisrael7694]

How holy was it? VERY HOLY! Left the cathedral full of wholes?

[@blazedandconfused477]

@Fady Al Qaisy Arson isn't a sign from god, dumb-dumb.

[@fdp2904]

Anyone fancy guessing the names of people doing the restoration?

[@blazedandconfused477]

@@fdp2904 Bergstein Restaurations co.?

[@leesusphinx7857]

al aqsa was burning too gay beard@Fady Al Qaisy

[@breakingtoast2255]

rebuild it make it grand again

[@davkatjenn]

God bless the firefighters who saved Notre Dame. God bless the police who kept the people safe. God bless those who pledged to rebuild Notre Dame and God bless those who will rebuild our beautiful lady.

[@AssureHappiness]

Really sad incident...

[@christophersoper]

How did they even build that 850 years ago.

[@captaingalaxy9167]

It took 200 years

[@RandomIsMyLif3]

Such beautiful Gothic art and innovative architecture, it took hundreds of years... 11th and the 12th century. How intelligent and artistic the people of that time were in the aspect of building

[@damienpeladan481]

@Your Favorite Friend Sure, such a great time when workers would die by the hundreds. I wish you had been of the men toiling on that building, that might have taught you a thing or two (if you'd survived, that is)

[@clioaspinade9275]

Have you nor seen the Pantheon? That was built nearly 1,900 years ago and has been in continuous use ever since. The Santa Sophia is nearly 1,500 years old, the Castel Sant'Angelo 1,800 etc.

[@JimLord999]

@@damienpeladan481 Slaves built this building.

[@lnk3503]

surround Europe's treasures with live feed cameras.

[@bethroesch2156]

I'd watch 👍

[@hi4ah]

LNK most Europe treasures were stolen. This is trash

[@georgie6666]

The feeling of loss is scretching bones.

[@DavidSmith-ki2we]

I have the money to go visit Paris with my husband but dont have the health to travel so long... My wish is to visit Europe and see all these great cathedrals and museums before i die!

[@mikeward1701]

I'm not a religious person but I have always been amazed by the architectural and engineering feats required to build these massive buildings that have withstood the tests of time for centuries. We owe our modern architectural and structural engineering knowledge, that allows us to build skyscrapers hundreds of metres tall, to those with the ingenuity and devotion to reach to the sky.

[@hairyscotman]

beautifully done report...thanks, from Seattle...

[@jeannezuehlke6934]

Remember the USA is a fellow republic and we owe France much. We are with you as you restore Notre Dame!

[@erich1047]

We were there in 2005, on vacation, loved it...

[@rosemarydaniel4000]

I think this fire woke up a lot of people, when I watch the cross glowing through the Dust, I thought of Joan of Arc when she said let the cross hang High, in the history, of that beautiful cathedral, even people I know that are not religious felt very badly, and as a Catholic and all the things our church has been going through here in the US, there's good and bad in everything even religion, maybe God is sending the message, and if you don't believe in God that's okay too it takes something bad to happen sometimes to bring people together, like what happened on 9/11, the world came together for us in the US, God bless France,!!!

[@michaelgaynor6866]

I guess the comments are ....FREEDOM of Speech. Some are worth the trash! Blessings from Philadelphia, Pa.

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@bananafanafoferry6970]

I’m kind of shocked that they hadn’t already removed much of the original art and replaced them with replicas just for this very reason. Older buildings are not made to withstand fires, earthquakes, or any sizable disaster. At least they were able to save as much as they did.

[@EKSBEntertainment]

Hope the best for people as a skeptic to religion I still have respect for the symbolism and the love put into things like this even if I have no religious beliefs. As my grandfather once said (( It's not about the physical objects them-self but the knowledge and power of the things we build to keep humans pushing forward from the past )) [ Having investment for the future and do daunting on the past so we can move forward ] He visited this place in the 1940s while fleeing Holland during the american/allies push into west Europe.

[@god1949]

As a so called "skeptic", your opinion on religious matters are not needed. Go back to watching Richard Dawkins and his souless minions.

[@1533ramsay]

Wow, that's real history...

[@uhoh7545]

@@god1949 if you're so religious isnt it heretical to take the name of "god"? The entire book of fairy tales you believe in makes "god" look extremely fickle.

[@eloishashalom1458]

THE CRWON OF ABOMINACION. EXCUSE ME, THAT ARTIFACT IS A BLASFHEMY. SILLY PEOPLE.

[@paca_bill4863]

Thanks for providing great coverage of this tragic event. Time will tell what structural repairs need to be done to the existing structure before rebuilding can begin. My guess is that moving forward, some modern technology under the skin will be used (such as large glu-lam engineered beams) in lieu of trying to find old-growth oak beams. And the lead roofing is probably a complete non-starter, given modern health and safety issues. Which brings up a question I have not seen addressed by any news coverage - as the roofing was lead sheets over the timber frame, and it was burnt and released into the air, has there been any air quality and ground monitoring for lead contamination around the structure? All of that lead went up in the air, and was mixed in the smoke and soot during the fire; and what didn't go up, is now mixed in the water inside the structure. If the EU has safety regulations like the US, it will definitely complicate decontamination, remediation and clean-up efforts.

[@optimisticallycynical.814]

Tragic?

[@LordOceanus]

Lead does not aerosolize well from solid metal and due its low melting point it will have run away from the primary sources of heat quickly. If it were to become a gas on a large scale it would have needed to reach its boiling point but thats 3180F or 1749C and no wood fire can get that hot

[@JustNam66]

Im sad just like what happened in our church in Cebu City Philippines 🇵🇭. The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño is one of the most oldest church in The Philippines! We’re the Senyor Santo Niño holy child from Spain come to The Philippines and blessed our country! Last 2013 when a high magnitude earthquake destroyed the precious original bell tower of the church we’re the old centuries bells and old stones from the bell tower stumbled to ground and minced into pieces. My heart collapsed when saw it in the news and see the bell tower in bad shape, its like our country entire history is wipe out! But i always pray and pray that God is with us no matter what and he will not abandoned us in times like this. And I believe that God will always guide my countrymen to rebuild the damaged that has been done to the bell tower. After a year of restoration and precise engineering we rebuilt again the same structure of our historic Basilica bell tower! To Notre Dame Cathedral God is with you! France will rise again Viva France!! Love from The Philippines 🇵🇭 🇫🇷

[@charlesdgomes1214]

such a shame ...it needed repairs long time back and now when it is broken to the ground they have opened their eyes

[@rvsoccer5]

It could of been worst if you think about it

[@sarasternberg926]

When I am connected with something precious, which I deeply love and touch my heart, I take care and respect it very much. Accidents / disasters do not "happen", they are caused by people's stupidity or "goddamn sloppiness." Recognizing in time is just as important as grieving after. It's easier to do something right than to explain later why you did it wrong or why you were not careful. Question: How should one deal with people who do not really make an effort in important matters?

[@60clairedu]

Although I agree that carelessness can create a disaster of this kind, it is unfortunately not always necessary. When restoration work is being conducted on centuries-old (and very dry) wooden roofing, all is needed to start a fire is an electrical short. It had been the case for example when the ancient Town Hall of La Rochelle burned: a short in an electrical panel had set fire to an archive room, and the fire had then spread to the roof.

[@eloishashalom1458]

THE CRWON OF ABOMINACION. EXCUSE ME, THAT ARTIFACT IS A BLASFHEMY. SILLY PEOPLE.

[@mana3735]

Shame such a historic and iconic building has been gutted...but remember...it's a BUILDING and not lives. Apparently over a billion has already been raised. If that's true then the MAJORITY of that money should go to helping PEOPLE. It's 2019 and we have people sleeping and dying on the streets.

[@skaz4675]

pray for paris. love to visit again

[@helendeepthi6165]

Im Glad the Fire Fighters,,,,,,Thanks fir Blessing. And than Fire Fighter Speedy Recovery .May you be blessed,🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💪🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.

[@erichzann2966]

My sadness and hope to my Francophone brothers and sisters; je vous aime, mes amis.

[@nilupulvijaya4649]

Why couldn't they install fire fighting equipment there permanently.so they could have respond to the fire immediately.i loved this place since the day i read "hunchback of notre dam".i feel so sad and so emotional.this great monument should be brought back to its previous glory at any cost.

[@neilcrawford-jones6529]

Nilupul Vijaya you are right. Dry risers would have enabled water to have been pumped up into the roof. There is a river immediately beside the structure after all.

[@pedrozaragoza2253]

Gloria in Excelsis Deo!

[@dafrasier1]

Man Created God. Amen. mcg-truth bishop-accountability org

[@stealthysam7761]

I find it odd that the scaffolding survived but the rest of the roof did not

[@oakleygolden-pursey6636]

Stealthy Sam 77 Wood burns easier than metal

[@stealthysam7761]

Oakley Golden-Pursey 😑 I’m well scaffolding all so has wood on it I think

[@oakleygolden-pursey6636]

Stealthy Sam 77 Maybe where the builders could walk, but the main structure is metal.

[@pascarirobert8224]

😢poor notre dame

[@ticluna5295]

Yet some ignorants want to tear down this building because “we should spend money on hospital and welfare for the poor instead” I don’t care if you are a Christian, a Muslim, a Buddhist or even an Atheist. This building is a valuable piece in humanity’s history, so it should be preserved. We have already lost a lot of valuable buildings like Library of Alexandria or Baghdad House of wisdom, and we should do our best protecting these heritages.

[@andipandi5641]

i agree .. but unfortunately - a large part of it has burned down - so if someone thinks that it needs rebuilding - they should rely on the crazy amount of money that the vatican already has or on enthusiastic billionaires..

[@ticluna5295]

Andi Pandi I hope Vatican could send some money for that

[@brockhit1]

you are another BUM with another full of shit theory its not about donating and giving it to people ...thing with church is that it will never preserve humanity it is just a another form of scam in the name of faith to control the people and specifically BUMS like you who fall right under the pyramid....whole thing is a propaganda to divert people attention ...if it was about church preserving humanity then unionjack era would have never been a reality..the most cruel atrocities have been committed these days are not on the mainstream media and these drama queens are all over the news while..un is bombing middle east france is looting africa along with netherland for gold minerals and diamond..

[@PatriceMarieDobson]

Miracles!! Happened yesterday.....THE CATHEDRAL WAS NOT COMPLETELY LOST. GOD HIMSELF was with the FIREFIGHTERS!!......GOD was with the human chain that saved the relics!!........ God and Our Lady......THEY WERE THERE!!.......WE WILL REBUILD!!......PRAISE THE LORD!!....LONG LIFE TO NOTRE DAME........AND MAY OUR LORD BLESS THE COURAGEOUS FRENCH PEOPLE!!

[@sadenb]

God is with the people . And the people's emotion makes the cathedral sacred . Otherwise it is just stone and wood.

[@elizabethmoore7601]

Well, it does help that it’s made of STONE.

[@blazedandconfused477]

God isn't real grow up.