notre dame fire

HOW DID IT START?

The blaze started at about 6.50pm local time

on Monday night . A spokesman for the cathedral told local media the fire alarm went off.

Smoke could be seen coming from the building’s attic and pictures and video of the fire were being shared around the world on social media within minutes.

Horrified viewers viewed all over the to see historical Notre dame burn down and 850 firefighters trying to battle the raging fire.