People around the world watched yesterday as a horrific fire broke out in the roof of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, causing colossal damage to the building - the spire and roof collapsed, and considerable damage was caused to the interior, the upper walls and windows, and to numerous works of art. The fire was extinguished some fifteen hours later, but the space was now filled with stones and ashes and smoke and water-damage.
As terrible as all this was, there was a lot of good news. People came together and continue to. The world was truly fixed on this event. Fortunately the stone vaulted ceiling beneath the roof prevented much of the fire from spreading to the interior of the building, which saved the cathedral from much worse damage. Some contents were evacuated by a human chain of volunteers and civil servants. Seeing people come together was such a joyous experience.
More than $920 million has already been pledged for the reconstruction of Notre-Dame, according to French Culture Minister Franck Riester, and donations continue to pour in. Go to https://www.rebatirnotredamedeparis.fr/index_en.html if you would like to donate.
Seeing people come together for a positive cause is always a refreshing thing. While it was terrible that this damage occurred, it is hopeful that so many are doing something about it.
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