‘Terrible’ fire engulfs 850-year-old Notre Dame cathedral in Paris as flames erupt from the roof and massive plume of smoke sweeps across the city
Officials in Paris said a large operation had been launched in an attempt to bring the raging fire under control
The fire was first reported at 5.50pm (GMT) on Monday and the building was evacuated soon afterwards
Notre Dame - which means 'Our Lady' - was started in 1160 and completed by 1260, and has been modified on a number of occasions throughout the century.