A devastating fire engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris on Monday afternoon, burning the roof of the famed medieval Catholic church and causing its 90-meter spire to topple.French media reported the fire was under control by the early hours of Tuesday. Authorities claim the main body of the cathedral -- one of the most visited historic monuments in Europe -- and numerous cultural assets were saved.

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The 12th-century Gothic church was undergoing renovation. Investigators said the fire may have started in temporary scaffolding on the roof, although the cause is yet to be …READ FULL ARTICLE