Historic Copenhagen Stock Exchange Building Collapses in Devastating Fire
TL;DR
The old stock exchange building in downtown Copenhagen, a 17th-century structure known for its elaborate spire, partly collapsed in a large fire with no reported injuries. The cause of the fire, which occurred during renovations, remains unclear, and the blaze was still burning with "pockets of fire" as of early Tuesday afternoon. The building's famed spire has been a defining symbol of Copenhagen, and around 200 people have been involved in fighting the fire.
- Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange Building Partly Collapses in Fire The New York Times
- Massive fire hits Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange in Danish capital - The Washington Post The Washington Post
- Videos show historic Copenhagen spire engulfed in flames, collapse USA TODAY
- Fire engulfs Denmark’s historic stock exchange building, iconic spire collapses CNBC
- Fire destroys Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange dating to 1600s, collapsing its dragon-tail spire KSL.com
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