Grue Church fire
On 26 May 1822, during the Pentecost service, the church at Grue, Norway, caught fire and at least 113 people were killed. It is the deadliest fire disaster in the history of Norway.
Artist's impression of the fire; drawing by Andreas Bloch | |
| Date | Pentecost 1822 (26 May) |
|---|---|
| Location | Grue, Norway |
| Coordinates | 60°28′18″N 12°2′59″E |
| Deaths | At least 113 |
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