Notre Dame fire: 'Miracle' as cross survives in heart of cathedral despite blaze

A hanging cross in the centre of Notre Dame cathedral has remained intact, despite the devastating blaze.

Images from inside the medieval Catholic cathedral show scenes of blackened walls and floors, with the burnt remains of pews piled before the altar.


As smoke rises from the rubble, the cross above the alter remains firmly in place, untouched by the fire that ripped through one of the world's most ionic landmarks.

The inferno saw much of the Paris cathedral's roof collapse, and the main spire crumble and fall to the floor after succumbing to the flames.

However pictures of the holy symbol in the cathedral's nave show it bathed in light giving the impression the cross is emitting a warm glow.

Some have taken to social media to share their amazement at the cross remaining intact.