Fire breaks out in spire of Rouen Cathedral in France(1/3)

Smoke billows from the spire of Rouen Cathedral in Rouen, France, July 11, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)

The spire of the iconic building painted by Claude Monet in the 19th century was undergoing renovations when the blaze started.

File photo shows the Notre-Dame de Rouen cathedral in Rouen, France, July 4, 2020. (Photo/Agencies)

A mesmerizing symphony of light and sound, gracing the fa?ade of the magnificent Notre-Dame de Rouen cathedral in Rouen, France, June 09, 2023. (Photo/Agencies)