When a massive fire ravaged the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15, 2019, it led to the destruction of the spire, clock and the central frame of the 12th century Gothic landmark. Three years later, the historic cathedral is mostly cleared of a thick layer of soot as an army of craftsmen race to meet a deadline to reopen in time for the 2024 Olympics.


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