Woke up this morning to discover the worst has been avoided. 2/3 of the roof and framing is gone, and so is the spire. But the facade is intact.
This spire was a very thin tower (300 ft height) which was a late addition during a major renovation (1844-1864).
Here is a view taken this morning (not by me!).
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