Paris traumatized by Notre Dame fire

Here are a couple articles talking about the fire and also the history and the role of Nôtre Dame.


How Notre Dame, 'Vast Symphony In Stone,' Weaves Its Way Through Parisian History



'On our watch we let it burn': Notre Dame fire leaves hole in heart of Paris

Experts deride Trump's Notre Dame firefighting advice as 'risible'

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