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Pentecost Service Fire
- When
- 26 May 1822
- Where
- Grue Church near Kirkenær
A Pentecost service at Grue Church on 26 May 1822 turned into a deadly disaster when the building caught fire during the gathering.
On a bright, hot day in early summer, 500–600 people attended the service, including mothers with babies to be baptised. The church caught fire during the service, leading to significant loss of life.
Sources
- Grue Church fire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22
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