What the records say
- When
- 5 Sep 1986
- Kind
- Fire
- Coordinates
- 58.14° N, 7.99° E
- Description
- 1986 fire in Kristiansand, Norway
- Deaths
- 14
Hotel Caledonien fire
1986 fire in Kristiansand, Norway
The Hotel Caledonien fire took place at the 12-story Hotel Caledonien in Kristiansand, Norway, on 5 September 1986. The fire alarm was received at 04:40 in the morning. There were 14 fatalities, and more than 100 people were rescued. Rescue operations included a helicopter lifting persons off the roof and off upper story windows stories.
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