Gävle city fire
- When
- 1869
- Where
- Gävle
- Episodes
- 1
In 1869, a major fire devastated the city of Gävle in Sweden. The disaster destroyed much of the town and left approximately 8,000 residents homeless out of a total population of around 10,000.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Gävle is a city in Sweden, serving as the seat of Gävle Municipality and the capital of Gävleborg County. In 1869, the city experienced its biggest town fire. The incident occurred when the population was approximately 10,000, resulting in significant destruction and displacement.
Impact. The fire was the largest town fire in Gävle's history. It caused extensive damage to the city infrastructure. Approximately 8,000 people were left homeless as a result of the blaze, representing a substantial portion of the city's population at the time.
People involved
- Residents of Gävle · Affected population
Sources
- Gävle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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