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Small fire in towering spire of medieval cathedral in French city of Rouen is under control

PARIS (AP) — A small fire broke out in the spire of the medieval cathedral in Rouen, a major landmark in northern France that was under renovation. Authorities said it was quickly brought under control. Witnesses told French television they saw smoke emanating from the spire just after midday Thursday, and recalled a devastating fire in 2019 at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris that toppled its spire and collapsed its roof. Archbishop Dominique Lebrun told French media that the structure was expected to reopen Friday.

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