Fire at Copenhagen's Historic Stock Exchange Building
The historic 17th-century Børsbygningen (Old Stock Exchange) in Copenhagen caught fire, evoking memories of the Notre Dame fire. Staff rescued large historic paintings before evacuating; no known casualties. Renovation work was underway at the time. The cause of the fire is unknown. The Danish Chamber of Commerce director called it 'incredibly tragic.' Conservative politician Marcus Knuth suggested rebuilding it as it was.
Key Points
- Building caught fire during renovation work
- Rescue efforts saved some paintings but much was likely lost
- Comparisons made to the Notre Dame fire
Pros
- No known casualties due to the fire
- Efforts made to rescue historic paintings
Cons
- Loss of centuries-old historic building and artworks
- Uncertainty about the survival of the outer walls