A historic building in the heart of Copenhagen, built at the beginning of the 17th century, caught fire. An eyewitness from Finland reported seeing the flames from a distance, with images on social media showing large flames and heavy smoke. The tower of the building collapsed in the fire, which had spread to every floor.
Emergency services were working tirelessly to extinguish the fire, with soldiers also assisting with efforts. The building, owned by the Danish Chamber of Commerce, was undergoing renovation and was supposed to be completed for its 400th anniversary in the fall.
The building, known as the stock exchange building, held significant historical value in Copenhagen’s center. The fire caused shock among local residents and was compared to the Notre Dame fire. Witnesses described their experiences of trying to move valuables out of the burning building and rescue efforts ongoing.
Local residents shared their personal stories about their familiarity with the building and its history. Danish officials and politicians expressed their sadness over losing cultural heritage through this tragedy. However, concerns were raised about traffic jams in central Copenhagen hindering rescue operations due to its impact on emergency services’ ability to respond quickly.
The restoration effort was ongoing as authorities continued their investigation into what caused the blaze. Despite this tragedy, many people remained determined to keep Copenhagen’s historic buildings intact for future generations to appreciate and preserve them for centuries to come.
As news spread about this event worldwide, people offered support and donations towards restoring this cultural heritage site that is an integral part of Denmark’s identity and history.