French Billionaire Pledges Millions To Rebuild Notre Dame

French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault says he plans on donating millions to help rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after a devastating fire. France's AFP news agency reports that Pinault is donating 100-million euros towards the effort to resurrect the iconic landmark. Pinault is the owner of the luxury group Kering, which owns brands like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. Notre Dame Cathedral has sustained devastating damage from a fire that has destroyed the building's iconic spire and roof. Fire crews say they have been able to save the building's bell towers in the front of the cathedral.

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Fire at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral

Fire crews are working to try to stop the quickly spreading flames at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and attempting to save some of the relics. 

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