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Fire breaks out on the spire of Rouen Cathedral in France

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A fire broke out on the spire of the Rouen Cathedral in France this morning, BFM TV reports, UNN writes.

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The cathedral was evacuated, and the prefecture of Primorskaya Sena indicated it as X.

A security perimeter has been set up around the building. Emergency services are working at the scene. It is reported that 63 firefighters are involved, about 33 units of equipment are involved

People were urged to avoid the area to facilitate the response to the incident. Public transportation in the vicinity of the area has been changed.

Work was reportedly underway on the cathedral's spire. The origin of the incident "is unknown at this stage," said Rouen Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rosignol.

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For reference

Rouen Cathedral is a Gothic cathedral in the city of Rouen. From 1876 to 1880, it was the tallest building in the world (151 meters), losing this title to Cologne Cathedral.

Julia Shramko

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