A significant conflagration erupted at the Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen on Tuesday, causing the collapse of its spire onto the roof of the iconic Danish capital landmark. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries stemming from the incident.
Live footage broadcast by local media captured individuals frantically rescuing large paintings from the flames, highlighting the desperate efforts to salvage precious artworks amidst the blaze. The historic edifice, distinguished by its spire crafted in the likeness of intertwined dragon tails, was undergoing renovations at the time of the fire.
While the Dutch Renaissance-style structure no longer functions as the domicile of the Danish stock exchange, it remains the headquarters for the Danish Chamber of Commerce. Reacting to the calamity, the Chamber lamented the devastating scene, expressing dismay at the inferno consuming the beloved Bourse.
Copenhagen authorities swiftly responded to the emergency, urging residents to steer clear of the city's inner precincts to facilitate firefighting operations and ensure public safety amidst the unfolding crisis.
