https://www.cnet.com/news/notre-dame-cathedral-fire-cause-and-reconstruction-everything-we-know/ > Valérie Pécresse, the president of the Île-de-France region in which Paris lies, confirmed Tuesday that the fire was an accident, although officials haven't elaborated on the exact cause. Paris police said it may be linked to the $6.8 million renovation efforts underway. > In the aftermath of a tragedy, French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to rebuild the landmark. Experts now plan to fortify what's left of the 850-year-old structure, and donations have already started coming in from French philanthropists and charities to fund the extensive damage costs.