Fire engulfs oldest stock exchange building
A blaze engulfed Copenhagen's oldest Old Stock Exchange, a cherished landmark in the Danish capital. The fire ignited in the 17th-century Dutch Renaissance-style edifice on April 16 morning. (Reuters photo)
Spire collapses as fire engulfs stock building
Copenhagen residents looked on in horror as the fire engulfed the oldest building and a 180-foot spire collapsed. The spire, fashioned to resemble the intertwined tails of four dragons, served as a symbolic guardian, representing Denmark's prosperity through the wealth generated by trade. (Reuters photo)
Fall of spire 'our own Notre-Dame moment', says minister
Denmark’s Deputy Prime Minister, Troels Lund Poulsen, called the fire “our own Notre Dame moment,” referring to the blaze that destroyed the roof and spire of the Paris cathedral, five years ago almost to the day. (Reuters photo)
'Our architectural heritage was and still is in flames'
"An important part of our architectural heritage was and still is in flames," King Frederik wrote in a post. "For generations, the characteristic dragon spire has helped to characterise Copenhagen as the 'city of towers'." (Reuters photo)
Investigating to start soon, waiting to gain access: Police
Police said that it was not clear what caused the blaze and added that they would begin investigating as soon as they could gain access. (Reuters photo)
Firefighters bring fire under control
The fire had been brought under control but firefighting would continue throughout the night, Copenhagen fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen told reporters in the afternoon. (Reuters photo)
'Unfortunately, we didn't succeed': Fire dept chief
Copenhagen fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen said, "Unfortunately we didn't succeed. A large part of the Stock Exchange is badly damaged by fire, but many of the valuables have been saved." (Reuters photo)
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