Iconic Copenhagen building collapses in 'firestorm'. (Clip: Guardian)
On the morning of April 16 (local time), a major fire broke out at the ancient stock exchange built in the 17th century in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo: Guardian)
Footage shared online shows huge plumes of black smoke rising from the Dutch Renaissance-style building. The iconic Dragespir spire is pictured in flames. (Photo: Reuters)
In addition to being a historic building, the Copenhagen Stock Exchange also houses one of Denmark’s most valuable art collections. When the fire broke out, rescue workers and volunteers were working hard to save the artworks. (Photo: Reuters)
Copenhagen Fire Chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen told reporters that part of the roof had collapsed and the fire had spread to several floors. He said more than 120 firefighters were trying to contain the fire but had only partially contained it. (Photo: Reuters)
Copenhagen stock exchange staff try to save valuable ancient paintings from the fire. (Photo: Alamy)
Several large paintings were taken out of the building to safety. (Photo: Reuters)
People support authorities in rescuing works of art. (Photo: AFP)
The building owns many valuable paintings, hundreds of years old. (Photo: Guardian)
Firefighters are trying to control the fire. (Photo: Reuters)
A witness filmed the moment the fire "devoured" the Dragespir tower. Brian Mikkelsen, head of the Danish Chamber of Commerce, said it was the saddest day of his life. (Photo: Reuters)
The Copenhagen Stock Exchange building, commissioned by King Christian IV between 1619 and 1640, features a 56m-high tower shaped like the tails of four intertwined dragons. It housed the Danish stock exchange until the 1970s. (Photo: Getty)
Image of the inside of the building in 2023. (Photo: Guardian)
Close-up of the building's signature dragon-shaped tower. (Photo: Reuters)
Image of the building before the fire - this is a historical site with cultural value in the capital Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo: AP)
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