US President Donald Trump, London mayor Sadiq Khan, and European Council president Donald Tusk have all weighed in.
French president Emmanuel Macron has cancelled a planned speech to the nation as a result of the fire, and tweeted:"Like all our compatriots, I am sad this evening to see this part of all of us burn," according to a translation from Reuters.
, and suggested an approach for tackling the blaze:"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!""It might be greater than almost any museum in the world.":"My heart breaks for the people of Paris after seeing the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral. Praying for everyone's safety.
Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, wrote: This is truly devastating. What a cultural tragedy, not just for Paris and France, but for the world. #NotreDame."Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, also expressed solidarity."Heartbreaking scenes of Notre Dame cathedral in flames. London stands in sorrow with Paris today, and in friendship always," he wrote.
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