"We will rebuild it together": France's President Emmanuel Macron makes a Notre Dame vow after devastating blaze, world leaders express support

A massive fire broke out on Monday afteron at tre Dame Cadral in Paris, destroying roof of 850-year old church.

fire in iconic structure, a survivor of wars and revolutions, was fueled by a ‘forest’ of wooden latticework that brought down famous spire and soon consumed centuries-old wooden roof beams, stone exterior and soaring Gothic architecture of Cadral. framework of intricately carved roof dated back to 13th century.

Two-thirds of 850-year-old UNESCO world herit landmark's roofing has been ravd in tragic incident. However, structure of building including two bell towers and main edifice was saved.

At time that cadral’s roof was in flames, France's President Emmanuel Macron took to Twitter, expressing his sness for Paris’ beloved monument.

Speaking from scene, Macron described fire as a "terrible trdy," but ded "worst h been avoided." He cautioned people of Paris saying that “ battle is t yet totally won.”

President n moved on to praise cour and professionalism of firefighters, promising Parisians that y will "rebuild this cadral toger." He also anunced an international fundraising campaign to raise money for repairs.

(This tre-Dame cadral, we will rebuild it. All toger. It's part of our French destiny. I commit myself: tomorrow a national subscription will be launched, and well beyond our borders.)

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As Paris mourned, expressions of support and commiseration have poured in from leers around world.

Here’s what y h to say:

Former US President Barack Obama-

UK Prime Minister resa May-

British Ambassor to France Ed Llewellyn-

He also tweeted in French that res- (Standing. And always beautiful. tre Dame de Paris this morning. Tribute to firefighters who worked all night, and who are still working)

American politician and former First Ly Hillary Clinton-

French lawyer and politician Christopher Castaner-

(Support and solidarity with @PompiersParis mobilized to save our common herit, in heart of Paris. An exceptional device was deployed by @prefpolice to neutralize this violent fire. I share immense emotion of Parisians. French. #Our Ly)

Kelli Ward, Chair of Arizona Republican Party-

 President of European Council Donald Tusk-

Member of Parliament for Glasgow rth Carol Monaghan-

Chief Minister of Punjab-

Built in 13th century, medieval structure is considered a feat of architecture as much as a religious symbol. It is one of Paris' most popular attractions, drawing an estimated 13 million visitors a year.