A fire erupted on the spire of Rouen Cathedral in France on Thursday, July 11th.

The blaze, reported around noon, engulfed the metal spire currently undergoing renovation.

Rouen's mayor, Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, stated that all public resources were mobilized to combat the fire.

Sixty-three firefighters with 33 vehicles rushed to the scene.

The cathedral was evacuated, and a security perimeter was established.

Initial reports suggest the fire may have been caused by an accident during the restoration work.

The 151-meter-high spire, one of Europe's tallest, has been undergoing repairs due to long-term deterioration of its cast iron structure.