On 15 April 2019, the fire at Paris' Notre-Dame caused international emotion after the blaze brought its towering spire and roof crashing to the ground, wiping out centuries of priceless heritage central to French culture and history. Two years later, the work to make the cathedral safe is nearing completion. RFI was offered this exclusive insight into the ongoing work. https://rfi.my/7JEL.f @rebatirnotredamedeparis | RFI English

LOOK: In a 12 hour-long emergency operation, French firefighters worked methodically to extinguish the massive blaze that ravaged Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral Monday; authorities were able to save the cathedral's bell towers and invaluable relics, like the Crown of Thorns. | CBS Evening News