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IN PICTURES: Spire collapses as massive blaze tears through Notre-Dame cathedral

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IN PICTURES: Spire collapses as massive blaze tears through Notre-Dame cathedral
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The flames could be seen across Paris after fire broke out in the roof of one of the city's most iconic buildings.

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As the flames leapt through the roof the cqthedral's spire came crashing down<

 

 

The cathedral in the central 4th arrodisement hqd recently been undergoing extensive restoration works.

Many horrified tourists and passers-by photographed or filmed the blaze, while others took to twitter to express their shock.

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