David Hughes There is no evidence of arson in the fire that destroyed the landmark Notre Dame cathedral, according to the French public prosecutor, who said they are working on the assumption that the blaze was an accident.

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French president Emmanuel Macron has set a target of five years for the ruined Notre Dame Cathedral to be rebuilt.

On the night of April 15, 2019, in Paris, the emotions were raw.

Scrolling through news of the Notre Dame fire on social media feeds was like watching a real-time archive of grief in the making, as people expressed their dismay and sorrow at the damage wrought, write Jose Antonio Gonzalez Zarandona and Cristina Garduño Freeman.

A huge fire has destroyed parts of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Here is how the devastating blaze unfolded.

Photos also show the main structure of the building on the outside felt untouched and the stain glass windows still intact.

"Such a beautiful building. The singing is so touching though, it’s amazing how a heartbreaking event can bring people together"

Latest: The structure of Notre Dame has been saved after a huge fire destroyed parts of the famous cathedral, according to a fire chief in Paris.

So that’s Monday nearly wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

Notre Dame and Navy are returning to the Aviva Stadium.

Latest The assailant who attacked Paris police with a hammer at Notre-Dame Cathedral, cried "This is for Syria" before being shot and wounded by officers outside one of France's most popular tourist sites.

A cell of young women behind a thwarted attack near Notre Dame Cathedral were radicalised by the Islamic State group and guided by commanders in Syria, the Paris prosecutor said.

Three women have been detained in an anti-terror operation south of Paris in which one police officer sustained minor injuries by one of the women, who was also injured, the French interior minister said.

Another couple has been detained south of Paris in an investigation into seven gas cylinders found in an abandoned car next to Notre Dame Cathedral.

A criminal terrorist investigation has been opened in Paris following the discovery of a car parked near Notre Dame Cathedral with seven gas canisters and pages written in Arabic inside, prosecutors said.

A car has been found containing several gas cylinders near Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, it has been revealed today.

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