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May 26, 1822
The deadliest fire in Norwegian history occurred at a church in Grue, killing at least 113 people.
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.
Grue Municipality
Grue is a municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Solør. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Kirkenær. Other villages in the municipality include Bergesida, Grinder, Namnå, Risberget, Rotberget, Skasenden, and Svullrya.