Fire Engulfs Historic French Cathedral.

[elleng]

http://www.nytimes.com/video/world/europe/100000003742205/fire-engulfs-historic-french-cathedral.html?

[MADem]

1. The rest of the story....

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33134463

France basilica fire: Saint-Donatien in Nantes in ruins

A huge fire has destroyed part of the 19th Century basilica of Saint-Donatien in the French city of Nantes.
The blaze broke out on Monday after morning Mass, with worshippers evacuated from the building, Rev Benoit Bertrand told local media.
Around 40 firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, which are believed to have originated on the roof where work was being carried out.
Two workers escaped from the top of the building unharmed.
The Mayor of Nantes, Johanna Rolland, said the basilica was "an important symbol" for the Catholic community. .... The roof and the back part of the basilica - where some wooden beams have given way - have been severely damaged and efforts are now under way to save several precious objects inside the basilica, most notably its organ.....

More info/pics at link. Wonder if they'll try to rebuild and restore? It's a remarkable piece of architecture.

[CTyankee]

2. OMG, that looks bad...

[elleng]

3. Yes, yank.

Thought of you.

[CTyankee]

4. thanks...it's just sad...hope they can restore it...

[shenmue]

5. Oh no