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[CyberPanda]

 

[Threeshotgamer]

 

[Geki-D]

Damn.
Although fun fact: Pretty much every Catholic cathedral in the French speaking world is called "Notre Dame". For example the one in Paris is Notre Dame de Paris, the one in Strasbourg is Notre Dame de Strasbourg. People call the one in Paris Notre Dame but really that name is sort of doesn't mean much.

 

[ThatStupidLion]

fckkkkkkk

wheres the "sad" reaction neogaf 3.0?

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Absurd. I hope they can put it out before more damage is done, but this is truly sad. Beautiful architecture in the heart of France burning into slag and cinder. History being destroyed.

Also Threeshotgamer with that first reply. So good.

 

[VulcanRaven]

This looks really bad:

 

[Threeshotgamer]

Absurd. I hope they can put it out before more damage is done, but this is truly sad. Beautiful architecture in the heart of France burning into slag and cinder. History being destroyed.

Also Threeshotgamer with that first reply. So good.

Just watched it over the weekend with my daughters and it was the first thing that popped in my head. (side note this has gotta be one of the more intense disney song's next to Savages in Pocahantas) On a serious tone though i really hope they can contain that quickly it's such a beautiful building.

 

[julio_grr]

I can see the smoke from where I am right now. I should have a better view when I’m back home in a few minutes.
I feel so sad.

 

[TrainedRage]

Did Isis claim responsibility yet?

Sad that beautiful building is destroyed. Amazing architecture.

 

[Rock And Roll]

That fire is raging. Hope they can put it out quickly and preserve the building

 

[Dunki]

This looks like a total loss. I doubt they will save this. What a disaster.....

 

[DKehoe]

Fuck, that looks bad from those videos. Hopefully they can stop it before too much damage is done. and no one is hurt.

 

[Geki-D]

This looks really bad:

Looks fucked. It could just be the roof that's on fire but then you have that window with flames barreling out of it.

 

[Sub_Level]

You just know there's a sociopathic Disney exec right now who is lamenting that a live action Hunchback adaptation may have to be put on hold.

 

[VulcanRaven]

They are showing live video here:

 

[Rentahamster]

That sucks

 

[Smiles and Cries]

this is pretty sad, for the historic loss alone

 

[SirKicksalot]

Holy shit the size of that fire
They'd better save those relics before evacuating

 

[Kamina]

Oh no!

 

[Thurible]

I'm speechless. It's such a beautiful church that truly gives glory to God. Are the parishoners ok? Do they know the cause?

 

[Mihos]

Man, this sucks. I know they had a lot of the statues inside out for restoration at least. I hope they can rebuild the damaged areas.

 

[Breakage]

Damn, that fire looks big. There is something metaphorical about seeing it in flames.
Apparently it is connected to some renovation work.

 

[a multicultural team of v]

How the fuck does it even get that bad? Were they cleaning the floors with gasoline?

 

[Smiles and Cries]

yeah that fire is not going to stop

 

[julio_grr]

The smoke is all over Paris...
The "Fleche" is about to fall. Nearby buildings are in danger.
Emotion is all over Parisians. Man this is horrible.
I might cry. F**ck.

 

[EverybodyHatesMe]

Brenton Tarrant wanted to burn the christchurch mosque to the ground. Is this the promised retaliation?

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

Terrible. Very sad. Hopefully not absolutely everything will be lost as far as the structure and everything inside?

 

[Ellis]

Incredibly sad to see. Such a stunning piece of architecture.

The way it is spreading. I don't see any of it staying up. Awful.

 

[SirKicksalot]

The fucking spire is gone holy shit

 

[Boss Mog]

The news was super quick to say "possibly due to ongoing renovation". Until it's 100% confirmed I'm gonna be super doubtful, and even then I'll be doubtful. There's been many burned churches all throughout France in recent years and we know exactly who's responsible and I wouldn't be surprised if this was also the case here.

 

[Fbh]

Damn that's terrible. When I heard about this I hoped it was some smaller scale fire that could be contained. But that looks really bad

 

[InterMusketeer]

Looks like one of the towers has collapsed. Such horrible news.

 

[J-Roderton]

Holy shit.

 

[Stitch]

oh no

 

[TheShadowLord]

...we know exactly who's responsible and I wouldn't be surprised if this was also the case here....

We do?

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

oh no

Damn.

 

[12Goblins]

I'm stunned. Speechless. Incredibly sad. Feels like the end of the world.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

surprised that they did not try harder to get some fire hoses out there, being on an island makes it hard but weird to just watch it burn

 

[lock2k]

Thankfully I was able to see it before this happened (same with the WTC).

Still... renovation? hmmm....

 

[Breakage]

According to the reporter on Sky News (UK), no fire hoses are being aimed at the building. It appears that they are just letting it burn. The flames are now getting into “the guts of the building”.

 

[TheShadowLord]

Still... renovation? hmmm....

Hmm, what exactly? What are you implying here?

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

According to the reporter on Sky News (UK), no fire hoses are being aimed at the building. It appears that they are just letting it burn. The flames are now getting into “the guts of the building”.

I am pretty ignorant about this kind of stuff, but why? Why not try to put it out?

 

[lock2k]

Hmm, what exactly? What are you implying here?

Implying that I don't believe in it. Plain and simple.

 

[EviLore]

 

[Breakage]

I am pretty ignorant about this kind of stuff, but why? Why not try to put it out?

No idea. Safety perhaps? It does seem strange. Or maybe he can't see them from his location.
Edit: seeing footage of firefighters on a crane with a hose.

 

[WhiskeyDiver]

A priest was rubbing one out in what he thought was secrecy in God's house. God got pissed, because he just changed all the sheets blessed with downey fabric softener and static cling sheets. He sayeth "Not in my house!" And caused the priests pee pee to catch on fire with ever increasing friction. It's ok though. The priest learned his lesson.

On the actual serious side, I hope everyone is ok, and the fire will be contained as soon as possible. Fire is scary shit, and I hope to never be caught in one.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

According to the reporter on Sky News (UK), no fire hoses are being aimed at the building. It appears that they are just letting it burn. The flames are now getting into “the guts of the building”.

there are hoses reported on CNN but very little effort and they are an hour too late the white smoke is from the water

 

[Dee Dah Dave]

There will be a great big ugly orange minaret on the top of it next week

 

[Jesus Carbomb]

It's donezo.

 

[Ellis]

Firefighters have some serious balls. Can see them standing on the corner near the roof trying to get some water in there.