Vice President Mike Pence released a statement Monday afternoon about the horrific fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Notre Dame is an iconic symbol of faith to people all over the world – and it is heartbreaking to see a house of God in flames. Our thoughts and prayers are with the firefighters on the scene and all the people of Paris. https://t.co/5Pecbf02em
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) April 15, 2019
President Trump also issued a statement earlier today.
So horrible to watch the massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Perhaps flying water tankers could be used to put it out. Must act quickly!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 15, 2019
The fire is still burning into the night, leaving only the frame and front of the building behind.
French Ambassador to the U.S. Gerard Araud expressed sorrow, a feeling so many watching share.
Notre Dame de Paris. I am crying. Incredibly sad.
— Gérard Araud (@GerardAraud) April 15, 2019
We are crying with you.
— Farran Nehme (@selfstyledsiren) April 15, 2019
Crying with you.
— Peter Paul Rubens (@PP_Rubens) April 15, 2019
"I think what's so emotional right now is I can hear people in the streets singing. They're singing and praying and watching this billowing fire continue to persist," said @Victoria_WDBJ7, who is staying nearby the Notre Dame https://t.co/Q2Pt0kHC83 pic.twitter.com/AJ2QVtU3Lg
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 15, 2019
Fire fighters are working now to save what's left of the building. The frame, roof and pire of the cathedral have been completely consumed by flames.
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