Europe live: fire breaks out at Copenhagen’s old stock exchange

Dramatic images capture blaze at historic bourse where spire has collapsed

A huge fire has broken out at Copenhagen's 17th-century former stock exchange, one of the Danish capital's most famous landmarks, engulfing the historic building's roof and toppling its distinctive spire.

People were seen rushing in and out of the building carrying works of art to safety and Danish media reported an annexe of the parliament had been evacuated. Police asked people to avoid driving in the inner part of the city.