The man who oversaw the design of the fire safety system at the cathedral said he was “stunned” at the fire’s speed. Experts said the system included delays that cost firefighters critical minutes.
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A Guide to Our Notre-Dame Fire Coverage
A look at a blaze that ravaged a symbol of Paris, prompted calls for people to unite in restoring it and spurred inquiries into how such a catastrophe could have been prevented.
South African Church Wall Caves In, Killing at Least 13
The collapse at the start of the Easter weekend came during a storm that caused flooding and power outages, and ripped the roofs off buildings.
France Debates How to Rebuild Notre-Dame, Weighing History and Modernity
The discussions gained strength as President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders paid tribute to the firefighters who saved the cathedral from complete destruction this week.
What Notre-Dame Has Meant to Our Readers
Readers told us how visits to the grand cathedral have factored into their memories of travel, their understanding of history and their spirituality.
The Chaplain, the Cathedral Fire and the Race to Rescue Notre-Dame’s Relics
A Paris Fire Department chaplain was among those who rushed into a burning Notre-Dame to save artworks, artifacts and relics.
As Rich Lavish Cash on Notre-Dame, Many Ask: What About the Needy?
The spectacle of billionaires trying to one-up each other quickly intensified resentments over inequality that have animated the Yellow Vest movement.
Millions in Notre-Dame Donations Pour In as France Focuses on Rebuilding
Days after a fire coursed through the Paris cathedral and donors pledged about $950 million, the French government announced measures to restore the monument.
French Titans’ Pledges to Notre-Dame Pass €850 Million
The Arnault and Pinault families were among those who said they would devote resources and skills to the restoration of the cathedral, a symbol of French identity.
Notre-Dame, Royal Family, Nissan: Your Wednesday Briefing
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