2024-04-17 20:56:57
A strong fire consumed the iconic building of the old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, a monument to 400 years of history of Denmark. Emergency crews finally managed to control the flames after several hours of hard work.
The director of emergency services, Jakob Vedsted Andersen, confirmed that they are now focused on the work after the extinction of the fire. Unfortunately, the emblematic 54-meter arrow of the building, built between 1619 and 1640 by order of King Christian IV, collapsed during the incident.
The ex Stock Exchangeone of the oldest buildings in Copenhagen and in the process of renovation, it is a true national treasure.
Elisabeth Moltke, a resident moved by the loss, compared the tragedy to that of Notre Dame, expressing the feelings of many.
“It’s our Notre Dame! It’s a national treasure,” lamented Moltke, a 45-year-old resident.
The fire, which started around 7:30 (local time), required the mobilization of a hundred firefighters. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
He historic buildinglocated near the Parliament of Denmarkhoused the Copenhagen Stock Exchange until the 1970s and is currently the headquarters of the Danish Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber of Commerce called the incident a “terrible spectacle,” reflecting shock and grief at the loss of a place so significant to the city’s history and culture.
At this time, the cause of the fire remains unknown, and authorities are actively investigating to determine its origin.
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2024-04-17 20:56:57