Large column of smoke 900-year-old cathedral in Rouen is on fire

Sven Ziegler

11.7.2024

A fire has broken out at Rouen Cathedral (F). It happened during construction work.

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  • The cathedral of Rouen is on fire.
  • The fire occurred during construction work on a work platform.

Photos and videos have emerged on social media showing a fire at the tower of Rouen Cathedral in Normandy. The fire occurred during construction work on a work platform.

Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol confirmed the incident, the cause of which is still unknown. The cathedral, an important example of Gothic architecture, is around 900 years old.

The fire has since been extinguished.