In the early 17th century, a building in Copenhagen caught fire. A Finnish eyewitness reported seeing the flames from afar, and quickly shared their observations on social media. The historic stock exchange building was ablaze, with its tower collapsing during the fire.
Images on social media showed large flames and heavy smoke spreading to every floor of the building. Everyone inside was evacuated, and authorities worked tirelessly to extinguish the fire. Soldiers assisted police and firefighters at the scene as they fought to save valuable items from the burning structure.
The building, owned by the Danish Chamber of Commerce, was undergoing renovations at the time of the fire, scheduled for completion on its 400th anniversary. The loss of this historic landmark was felt deeply by Danish officials and cultural figures, who expressed their distress over the incident.
Rescue efforts were ongoing as authorities tried to contain the fire and protect nearby buildings. Eyewitnesses shared videos and accounts of the fire, showing its intensity and devastation caused by
