The majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral before the huge fire

Firefighters in Paris, France has declared the blaze, which caused massive destruction to the centuries-old Notre-Dame Cathedral, "completely under control."

At present, authorities are determining the cause of the huge fire, which had caused the Cathedral's spiral to collapse.

A center of Roman Catholic faith, the Cathedral is actually a UNESCO World Heritage site that attracts millions of tourists every year. Here are some photos of the majestic structure before the fire incident:

It was reported that the Notre-Dame Cathedral is under renovation before the fire tragedy occurred.

The incident caught international attention, even prompting fund-raising efforts to restore the iconic Cathedral. — Anna Felicia Bajo/RSJ, GMA News