What the records say
- When
- 1822
- Kind
- Fire
- Coordinates
- 60.47° N, 12.05° E
- Description
- 1822 fire in Norway
Grue Church fire
1822 fire in Norway
On 26 May 1822 there was a Pentecost worship service at the Grue Church near Kirkenær, Norway. During the service, the church caught fire and at least 113 people were killed. It is the deadliest fire disaster in the history of Norway.
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