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General News of Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Source: citinewsroom.com
2019-04-16
President Akufo-Addo and Emmanuel Macron from France
President Nana Akufo-Addo said Monday that the Ghanaian people had been shocked by the announcement of a fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
He presented his condolences to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, "and to the French people for their great loss".
In a Facebook message a few hours after the fire, President Akufo-Addo said that Ghana's thoughts were those of the French population.
"The Ghanaian people and I are shocked by the announcement of the destruction of the great Notre Dame Notre Dame cathedral, one of the most iconic buildings of world civilization, and extend our sincere condolences to French President Emmanuel Macron and the French people their great loss. Our thoughts are with them and we hope in prayer that the efforts to save what remains of this historic cathedral will be successful, "said Akufo-Addo.
Other world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, also commented on the incident.
About the fire
The spire at the top of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral collapsed Monday in the fire that devastated Paris Cathedral, just days before Easter Sunday.
The images and video showed flames and thick feathers of smoke rising around the spire surrounded by scaffolding.
The fire quickly spread and invaded the iconic cathedral while nearby spectators were embarrbaded with disbelief to have a view.
Many firefighters deployed on the scene fought the fire for nearly nine hours.
Firefighters had difficulty getting to the scene in the middle of the daily afternoon rush hour.
Police said on Twitter that the public should avoid the scene and let emergency vehicles come on the scene.
The 12th century cathedral, about 850 years old, houses priceless works of art and is one of the world's most famous tourist attractions, immortalized in The Victor Hugo novel of 1831, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It attracts about 13 million visitors a year from around the world.
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