France's new culture minister Roselyne Bachelot said Thursday there is a "large consensus" that the spire of the fire-damaged Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris should be rebuilt as it was.

'Consensus' that Notre-Dame spire should be rebuilt in its original form

Notre Dame: Paris landmark and soul of the French nation

A massive fire that devastated Notre-Dame Cathedral is "under control", Paris fire brigade confirmed on Tuesday. "The fire is completely under control. It is partially extinguished, there are residual fires to put out," AFP quoted, spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Gabriel Plus as saying.

Notre Dame fire 'under control, partially extinguished': Firefighters

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'Consensus' that Notre-Dame spire should be rebuilt in its original form

Notre Dame: Paris landmark and soul of the French nation

Notre Dame fire 'under control, partially extinguished': Firefighters