Grue Church fire
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 / 60.47167°N 12.04972°E |
| Deaths | At least 113 |
On 26 May 1822 there was a Pentecost worship service at the Grue Church near Kirkenær, Norway (in the present-day Grue Municipality). 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.