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Massive Fire Engulfs Copenhagen's Historic Stock Exchange Building

Fire and smoke rise out of the Old Stock Exchange, Boersen, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. One of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings is on fire and its iconic spire has collapsed. The cop

A massive fire has devastated Copenhagen's old stock exchange, a renowned landmark in the Danish capital. The fire caused the spire of the 17th-century building to collapse, prompting staff and citizens to rush to salvage paintings and historic artifacts from the inferno.

The CEO of the Danish Chamber of Commerce expressed deep sorrow over the loss, emphasizing the cultural significance of the building and its contents. Stunned onlookers witnessed the dramatic scene as the fire engulfed the building's distinctive spire, shaped like the tail of four entwined dragons, before it crumbled to the ground.

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