Notre dame cathedral in paris, the 12th century monument, iconic site for catholics around the world, that draws millions of tourists each year to paris, engulfed in flames today. The spire collapsed into the cathedral about an hour after that blaze broke out. This is a live look at paris where the fire is still burning, but is dying down. The structure was being renovated and Authorities Say the fire likely began from that. The investigation is continuing. President trump addressed the tragedy this afternoon. Its one of the great treasures of the world, and its burning very badly, looks like its burning to the ground. But its a terrible sight to behold. Bret the fire strikes during lent, less than a week before good friday and easter. Correspondent Benjamin Halls life tonight in london. Good evening, benjamin. Good evening, brett. Tonight i can tell you paris is totally in shock. This is a symbol not just of paris as a city but of france, europe, and as you pointed out, of the catholi