Fire breaks out at Rouen Cathedral spire during renovations, causing evacuation; cause unknown.

A fire broke out at the spire of Rouen Cathedral in northern France on Thursday, during renovations. The medieval cathedral, famous for being painted by impressionist artist Claude Monet, caught fire, with thick smoke seen rising from the spire. Authorities have evacuated the site and mobilized all available resources in response to the fire. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.