ORA devastating fire consumed the emblematic building of the former Copenhagen Stock Exchange this Tuesday, an architectural gem from the 17th century.
The incident, which began at 07:30 local time (05:30 GMT), caused the collapse of its famous 54-meter-high arrow, while a hundred firefighters fight the flames to save the rest of the structure.
The building, a work commissioned by King Christian IV and built between 1619 and 1640, is one of the oldest and most representative of the Danish capital. It was currently undergoing renovation when the fire broke out, although the cause of the incident is still unknown.
Residents and officials have shown their shock and sadness at the magnitude of the disaster. “It's our Notre Dame! It's a national treasure,” said Elisabeth Moltke, a 45-year-old local resident.
Jakob Vedsted Andersen, director of emergency services, described the situation as critical. “The facades are still standing, but they are beginning to give way due to the effects of the fire. We are doing everything possible to protect them, but we cannot give any guarantees,” he declared.
Additionally, he explained that the building's copper roof has greatly complicated efforts to access and control the fire from the inside.
The historic building, which is located near the Parliament of Denmark, It served as the Copenhagen Stock Exchange until the 1970s and is currently the headquarters of the Danish Chamber of Commerce.
🇩🇰 | URGENT: Moment in which the emblematic spire of the Copenhagen Stock Exchange collapses after a fire that affected the historic building.
pic.twitter.com/0yIz2Pd0nO— Alerta News 24 (@AlertaNews24) April 16, 2024
Fortunately, No injuries have been reported, and authorities assured that there is no risk of the fire spreading to other buildings.. Police cordoned off part of the city center to facilitate firefighting efforts.
🇩🇰 | BREAKING NEWS: The historic Danish Stock Exchange building, in the center of Copenhagen, has been consumed by fire.
The 17th-century Børsen was one of the oldest buildings in the city: its iconic spire collapsed onto the roof. pic.twitter.com/6dUC2Jy5P3
— World Alert (@AlertaMundoNews) April 16, 2024
The Chamber of Commerce and Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt also reacted to the incident.
“We are facing a terrible spectacle,” commented a House representative, while Engel-Schmidt deeply regretted the event: “400 years of heritage are burning.” Investigations continue to determine the cause of the fire and assess the full extent of the damage to this iconic building.
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