Fire engulfs historic Copenhagen Stock Exchange, spire collapses

Local citizens have been helping fire crews rescue artworks from inside the landmark as it burns.

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00:00 A fire broke out of one of Copenhagen`s oldest buildings. The fire was first reported at

00:07 7.30 a.m. local time on Tuesday in the roof of the 17th century Old Stock Exchange. It

00:14 spread to much of the building and parts of the roof collapsed.

00:19 As firefighters battled the flames, passer-spies were seen helping rescue some of the country`s

00:24 most cherished paintings and artifacts from inside. The cause of the fire was not immediately

00:29 known. Ambulances were at the scene, but there were no reports of casualties.

00:36 The building, which is situated next to the Kristianosberg Palace, where the parliament

00:40 sits, is a popular tourist attraction. Police said main road in Copenhagen was closed and

00:46 people should expect the area to be cordoned off for some time. Several bus lines were

00:51 rerouted and Danish media reported huge traffic jams in the surrounding area.

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