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The scene cordoned off. Rescuers recommend to inhabitants not to come to Church.

In the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Nantes, located in the West of France, there was a fire. Video of the fire posted on social networks.

The footage – a huge column of black smoke rising into the sky. On the site there are several fire trucks.

According to TV channel BFM, the fire broke out about 7:30 local time (8:30 GMT). On the causes of the fire is not yet reported. No information on casualties.

The scene cordoned off. Rescuers recommend to inhabitants not to come to the Cathedral.

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul was laid in 1434, he was built for 457 years. This is one of the largest Gothic churches of France.