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Massive Fire Topples Spire At Copenhagen's Historic Stock Exchange

The 17th century building was commissioned by King Christian IV (Credit: AFP)

A huge fire Tuesday at Copenhagen's 17th century former stock exchange toppled the historic building's landmark spire which was undergoing renovation.

The 54-metre (180-foot) spire disappeared into flames at the Borsen, which was commissioned by King Christian IV and built between 1619 and 1640, an AFP journalist saw.

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