Vice President Mike Pence released a statement Monday afternoon about the horrific fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Notre Dame is an iconic symbol of faith to people all over the world – and it is heartbreaking to see a house of God in flames. Our thoughts and prayers are with the firefighters on the scene and all the people of Paris. https://t.co/5Pecbf02em — Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) April 15, 2019

President Trump also issued a statement earlier today.

So horrible to watch the massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Perhaps flying water tankers could be used to put it out. Must act quickly! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 15, 2019

The fire is still burning into the night, leaving only the frame and front of the building behind.

French Ambassador to the U.S. Gerard Araud expressed sorrow, a feeling so many watching share.

Notre Dame de Paris. I am crying. Incredibly sad. — Gérard Araud (@GerardAraud) April 15, 2019

We are crying with you. — Farran Nehme (@selfstyledsiren) April 15, 2019

Crying with you. — Peter Paul Rubens (@PP_Rubens) April 15, 2019

"I think what's so emotional right now is I can hear people in the streets singing. They're singing and praying and watching this billowing fire continue to persist," said @Victoria_WDBJ7, who is staying nearby the Notre Dame https://t.co/Q2Pt0kHC83 pic.twitter.com/AJ2QVtU3Lg — CBS News (@CBSNews) April 15, 2019

Fire fighters are working now to save what's left of the building. The frame, roof and pire of the cathedral have been completely consumed by flames.