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Destruction of Eldkvarn
- When
- 31 October 1878
- Where
- central Stockholm
A small fire at the Eldkvarn gristmill in Stockholm spread rapidly on 31 October 1878, destroying the factory.
The fire started small but was very poorly dealt with, allowing it to spread throughout the factory. This event was known as 'the fire of the century'. The mill was located in central Stockholm, at the site where the Stockholm City Hall stands today.
Sources
- Eldkvarn Wikipedia, revision of 2025-04-15
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