Sparked by the devastating fire on April 15, 2019, this massive undertaking transitioned from a desperate battle against flames into a years-long triumph of engineering, traditional craftsmanship, and global solidarity. 🔥 The Night of the Fire
The intense blaze quickly consumed the "forest" (the cathedral's massive 12th-century oak roof) and caused the iconic 19th-century spire to collapse through the stone vaulting. Saving Notre-Dame
Working alongside curators, emergency personnel formed human chains to evacuate invaluable relics, including the Crown of Thorns. 🏗️ The Critical Stabilization Phase Sparked by the devastating fire on April 15,
Risking their lives, hundreds of Paris firefighters battled for nine hours to save the main stone structure and the iconic twin bell towers. Saving Notre-Dame