Notable progress in Notre-Dame's five-year restoration plan

On April 15, 2019, the roof of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris caught fire and severely damaged the spire and came close to collapsing the main bell towers. The incident was widely watched with concern by people around the world. French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his desire for the restoration process to begin as a means to uplift the nation's mood, as well as potentially boosting his own approval ratings.