On April 15, 2019, at 6:20 p.m. local time, the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was struck by a devastating fire. The initial fire alarms rang out, prompting the evacuation of visitors and halting the ongoing mass. Despite the absence of immediate signs of fire, flames were discovered twenty-three minutes later.
Over 400 firefighters rushed to the scene, but their efforts were hindered by heavy rush hour traffic. Authorities confirmed the outbreak of the fire and urged the public to steer clear of the area for safety reasons.
