Official announcements from UNESCO

Massive Fire at 400-Year-Old Børsen Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, No Injuries

Apr 16, 2024, 09:39 AM

A massive fire on Tuesday devastated the historic 17th-century Børsen Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, Denmark. The fire, which broke out during renovation works, led to the collapse of the building's iconic spire. Emergency services and members of the public rushed to the scene to attempt to save as many historical treasures as possible from the 400-year-old building. There were no injuries reported. The Børsen, known for its distinctive dragon spire, is one of Copenhagen's oldest and most iconic buildings, and the incident has been described as Denmark's 'Notre Dame moment'.