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Photos: Notre Dame Cathedral Burns in Paris (14 photos)

Earlier today, smoke was observed billowing from the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, which was undergoing renovation work. The smoke grew, followed by billowing flames, which consumed the roof and collapsed the central spire of the cathedral within hours. The gothic cathedral in central Paris is visited by millions of tourists and locals every year. Authorities report no injuries or deaths at the moment, and have tentatively linked the fire to the renovations, which were due to have been completed in 2022. Below, some images of the disaster, and a handful of images from inside Notre Dame before the fire.