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Landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral, engulfed in flames
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Landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral, engulfed in flames
The landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral, engulfed in flames, burns on April 15, 2019, in central Paris. - A huge fire swept through the roof of the famed Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 15, 2019, sending flames and huge clouds of grey smoke billowing into the sky. The flames and smoke plumed from the spire and roof of the gothic cathedral, visited by millions of people a year. A spokesman for the cathedral told AFP that the wooden structure supporting the roof was being gutted by the blaze. (Photo by Geoffroy VAN DER HASSELT / AFP)
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In this haunting photo print, the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral stands as a tragic symbol of destruction and resilience. The image captures the cathedral engulfed in flames on April 15,2019, in central Paris. As billows of grey smoke fill the sky, the magnitude of the fire becomes apparent. Millions of people from around the world have visited this gothic masterpiece each year, making it not only a religious landmark but also a cultural treasure. The photograph showcases the intensity and devastation caused by this catastrophic event. Flames dance across the roof and spire while smoke plumes ominously into the air. The wooden structure supporting the roof is being gutted by relentless heat and fire. This image serves as a reminder that even structures steeped in history are vulnerable to unforeseen disasters. However, it also highlights humanity's unwavering spirit to rebuild and preserve our heritage. Despite witnessing such devastation firsthand, there is hope that Notre-Dame will rise again from its ashes. Photographer Geoffroy VAN DER HASSELT has captured an unforgettable moment frozen in time - one that evokes emotions of shock, sadness, and determination all at once. This powerful visual testament reminds us of both our fragility and strength as we face adversity head-on.
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