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May 26, 1822
At least 113 people die in the Grue Church fire, the biggest fire disaster in Norway's history.
Grue Church fire
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.