Notre-Dame Fire Monday April 15,2019

The fire began at about 18:43 local time on Monday April 15,2019

 Pictures show flames shooting up around the spire, shortly after the doors were shut to visitors for the day.

The blaze spread rapidly along the wooden roof as onlookers gathered on the ground below.

Firefighters worked through the night to bring the blaze under control. At one point it was feared the whole building would be lost as flames were spotted in one of the main bell towers.

The fire was finally declared out at about 10:00 on Tuesday morning.