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Firefighters have continued to pour water on the charred ruins of “Nore Damet Damet” on Tuesday morning after heavy flame engulfed this Gothic cathedral in the heart of Paris, while investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire.

Hundreds of firefighters have been committed to extinguishing the fire, which included the roof of this eighth - century cathedral for more than eight hours before the flames were brought under control, saving its tower and its outer walls.

The Paris Prosecutor's Office has announced that they have launched investigations into the cause of the fire. Some police sources have said that for now it is supposed to have been random, broadcast “Reuters”.

It's the symbol of our state that's at risk of destroying”, has told CNews television, French Culture Minister Franzk Rister.

Firefighters who entered the burning cathedral rescued many of its treasures, said Riester, although some paintings were left inside.