Notre-Dame fire: PSG pledge support to help fund reconstruction of cathedral

The fire has been completely extinguished after 15 hours following damage to the roof and the collapse of the cathedral’s spire

Paris Saint-Germain have offered their support to help rebuild the cathedral of Notre-Dame following the devastating fire on Monday.

The fire damaged the 850-year-old building’s roof and caused the spire to collapse.

Firefighters completely extinguished the fire 15 hours after it began, saving the landmark’s main stone structure, including the two towers.

With focus now turning to rebuilding the landmark, PSG have revealed their long-term commitment to the cathedral’s reconstruction.

“The Paris Saint-Germain family provides long-term support for the reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris,” read a statement.

“In the aftermath of the fire that ravaged part of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, Paris Saint-Germain shares the immense emotion of all Parisians, the French people and those around the world who have been shocked and saddened by this disaster.”

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to reconstruct the historic building with companies and business tycoons already pledging around £519 million (€600m).

The Ligue 1 champions have revealed conversations with “key stakeholders, main partners and huge community of fans both in Paris and abroad” have started with a view to fundraising.

Notre-Dame cathedral the morning after the fire (AP)

“Paris Saint-Germain would also like to express its admiration and solidarity towards the Paris Fire Brigade, whose commitment and bravery made it possible to overcome the flames and limit the extent of the damage,” continued the statement. “The Club will also provide support to the firefighters.”