Fire at Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen

SOURCE apnews.com
A fire destroyed the iconic spire of the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, leading to a national disaster as priceless paintings and valuables were saved by passersby and emergency services.

Key Points

  • National disaster as fire destroys iconic spire and damages Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen.
  • Passersby and emergency services help save priceless paintings and valuables.
  • No casualties reported despite the intensity of the fire.
  • Building was under renovation, cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

Pros

  • Passersby and emergency services worked together to save priceless paintings and valuables from the burning building.
  • No casualties were reported despite the intensity of the fire.
  • The Danish armed forces were deployed to secure valuables and cordon off the area.

Cons

  • The 17th-century Old Stock Exchange suffered significant damage and the iconic spire collapsed.
  • The building was undergoing renovation at the time of the fire, raising questions about the cause.
  • Loss of an important part of Denmark's architectural heritage.