Historic 400-Year-Old Copenhagen Stock Exchange Building Damaged in Fire, Iconic Spire Collapses

• Historic 400-year-old Copenhagen stock exchange building engulfed in flames, 180-foot spire with dragon tails collapsed • Building housed Danish Chamber of Commerce headquarters, extensive artwork collection inside • Fire began in copper roof, spread to several floors; scaffolding hampered emergency response • Building was undergoing renovations for 400th anniversary to correct past restoration mistakes • Known as "Borsen," building and its dragon spire seen as icon of Copenhagen, drawing comparisons to Notre Dame cathedral fire