First lady Melania Trump: 'My heart breaks for the people of Paris after seeing the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral'
Built in the 13th century, the medieval cathedral is considered a feat of architecture as much as a religious symbol. It is one of Paris' most popular attractions, drawing an estimated 13 million visitors a year.First lady Melania Trump took to Twitter to offer her prayers for"everyone's safety" as a fire continues to rage at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.
French President Emmanuel Macron just tweeted about the Notre Dame fire, saying that he was"sad tonight to see this part of us burn." "Notre Dame of Paris in flames. Emotion for a whole nation. Thoughts for all Catholics and for all French. Like all our countrymen, I'm sad tonight to see this part of us burn," he said.From CNN's Hilary McGann and Martin Goillandeau
Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said exceptional measures are being taken to try to save the cathedral. “Support and solidarity with @PompiersParis mobilized to save our common heritage, in the heart of Paris. An exceptional force was deployed by the @prefpolice to neutralize this violent fire. I share the immense emotion of the Parisians," Castaner tweeted., “Notre Dame is our common heritage. It’s a wound to see it devastated by flames. Respects to the firemen trying to extinguish the fire."A fire broke out at the iconic Notre Dame cathedral in the heart of Paris on Monday evening.
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