Copenhagen blaze collapses historic building's spire, prompts frantic rescue of artworks | ABC News

A fire has broken out at Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange, engulfing its spire which collapsed onto the roof in a scene reminiscent of the 2019 blaze at Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral.
The 17th-century building, which is situated next to the Christiansborg Palace where the parliament sits, is one of Copenhagen's most famous landmarks and a popular tourist attraction.
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