Images of Notre-Dame de Paris engulfed in flames caused shock and dismay the world over. PARIS — The Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most iconic landmarks in the French capital, was engulfed in flames Monday evening as a catastrophic fire tore through the historic structure, collapsing its spire as fire officials raced to save the monument from total destruction. Police and fire services will spend the next 48 hours assessing the “security and safety” of Notre Dame Cathedral after a fire at the historic monument in the centre of Paris on Monday evening. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Tuesday to rebuild the heavily damaged symbol of France within the next five years. The building's vaulted stone ceiling contained the burning roof as it collapsed, preventing worse damage to the interior. Video showed part of the roof of the cathedral collapsing onto itself. Fire burns Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris 46 photos. Questions for Paris fire … It is in the center of the city. Fire At Notre Dame Cathedral: World Reacts - Across America, US - Reactions are pouring in from around the world after flames tore through historic Notre Dame Cathedral on Monday. Mairie de Paris … PARIS — All around the world, people were united in grief and shock as a fire engulfed the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of Paris, with … The iconic spire at the top of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris collapsed after a major fire broke out Monday evening. Early Tuesday morning the fire was contained, police officials in Paris said, according to CNN.While the iconic spire collapsed due to the fire, the cathedral's twin towers are reportedly safe, French officials said. The interior of Notre Dame Cathedral is seen after a massive fire April 15, 2019. The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris caught fire on Monday, causing major damage to the centuries-old building. Images of Notre-Dame de Paris engulfed in flames caused shock and dismay the world over. The fire made the roof and main spire fall. A catastrophic fire engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday, altering the city's skyline and threatening a potent symbol of Catholicism at the start of Holy Week. PHOTOS: Fire breaks out at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris >>> On Twitter, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo urged residents of the French capital to stay away while firefighters tried to control the flames. French media quoted the Paris fire brigade saying the Notre Dame Cathedral fire is “potentially linked” to the renovation work. The iconic spire at the top of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris collapsed after a major fire broke out Monday evening.