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AP reported that the fire lasted for more than 12 hours, consuming the cathedral’s spire and roof. The video post was one of several that suggested that Muslims played a role in starting the fire. YouTube did not immediately respond to request for comment, but said in a widely circulated statement it has removed the panels on live streams of the fire following criticism. Social media users widely shared the video post with the false claim after the fire broke out Monday.

The platform’s automated tools may have mistaken the visuals of the burning building for 9/11 footage, according to Vagelis Papalexakis, an assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the University of California, Riverside who studies machine learning used in similar systems. The platform introduced the knowledge panel feature in 2018 to cut down on misinformation, but in this case the tool created false associations between fire reportedly caused by accident and the 2001 US-based terrorist attack. YouTube users watching the live stream of the burning building in the United States and South Korea were greeted with knowledge panels pushing Encyclopedia Britannica articles about the September 11 attacks. YouTube has linked the Notre Dame fire with the 9/11 terror attacks in its “knowledge panels”, banners meant to provide context and related information. 23.56 YouTube algorithm links Notre Dame with 9/11

The blaze, which began on Monday afternoon, destroyed the roof of the 850-year-old UNESCO world heritage landmark, whose spectacular Gothic spire collapsed before the eyes of horrified onlookers.

Expressions of support and commiseration have poured in from leaders around the world.

One firefighter was injured in the efforts to save the building.

French billionaire François-Henri Pinault, the chairman and CEO of international luxury group Kering, pledged 100 million euros towards rebuilding Notre Dame, according to a statement.

A site taking online donations has been launched.

Macron asked the country to commit to rebuilding Notre Dame together, announcing an international fundraising campaign to raise money for the repairs.

He praised the courage and professionalism of firefighters.

French president Emmanuel Macron said the worst has been avoided, but warned the fire would likely continue to burn for several days, cautioning: “the battle is not yet totally won”.

It is partially extinguished, there are residual fires to put out,” said a spokesman. The blaze has been brought under control, firefighters confirmed in the early hours of Tuesday morning.The main structure of Notre Dame, as well as its two towers, has been saved, according to the Paris fire brigade chief.A devastating fire that began on Monday afternoon has destroyed the roof of the 850-year-old UNESCO world heritage landmark, whose spectacular Gothic spire collapsed before the eyes of horrified onlookers.