On the morning of April 16th (local time), a major fire broke out at the historic 17th-century stock exchange in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo: Guardian).
According to VTC News , witnessing Copenhagen's iconic building engulfed in flames, causing the tower to collapse, the head of the Danish Chamber of Commerce said it was the saddest day of his life.
Major fire at a large, iconic Danish building. Photo: in.marketscreener.com
This building was formerly the old Copenhagen Stock Exchange and is one of Denmark's most iconic architectural landmarks, with its tower designed in the shape of the tails of four intertwined dragons, according to News .
Footage shared online shows massive plumes of black smoke rising from the Dutch Renaissance-style building. The image shows the building's iconic Dragespir (twisted) spire engulfed in flames. (Photo: Reuters)
Besides being a historic building, the Copenhagen Stock Exchange also houses one of Denmark's most valuable art collections. When the fire broke out, rescuers and volunteers worked tirelessly to save the artwork. (Photo: Reuters)
Copenhagen Fire Department Chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen told reporters that part of the roof had collapsed and the fire had spread to several floors. He said more than 120 firefighters were working to contain the blaze, but only a portion had been brought under control. (Photo: Reuters)
Copenhagen stock exchange employees try to save valuable antique paintings from the fire. (Photo: Alamy)
Several large paintings were removed from the building and taken to a safe location. (Photo: Reuters)
Locals assist authorities in rescuing the artworks. (Photo: AFP)
The building houses many valuable paintings, some of which are hundreds of years old. (Photo: Guardian)
Firefighters are trying to bring the fire under control. (Photo: Reuters)
A witness captured the moment the flames engulfed the Dragespir Tower. Brian Mikkelsen, head of the Danish Chamber of Commerce, said it was the saddest day of his life. (Photo: Reuters)
The Copenhagen Stock Exchange building, commissioned by King Christian IV between 1619 and 1640, features a 56-meter-high spire shaped like the tails of four intertwined dragons. It housed the Danish stock exchange until the 1970s. (Photo: Getty)
An image of the interior of the building in 2023. (Photo: Guardian)
A close-up view of the building's distinctive dragon-shaped tower. (Photo: Reuters)
The image shows the building before the fire – a historic and culturally significant landmark in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo: AP)
Although the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, it occurred while the building was undergoing renovations.
There are no reports of casualties or damage following the fire. Copenhagen police have asked people to avoid driving in the city center.
KHANH LINH (compiled)
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