Fire in Piteå
- When
- 1666
- Where
- Piteå
- Episodes
- 1
In July 1666, a large fire completely destroyed the town of Piteå, Sweden. The settlement was subsequently rebuilt on Häggholmen, a small island that became the nucleus of the modern city.
Episodes
Background and detail
The 1666 Fire. During July 1666, a significant fire consumed the entire town of Piteå. The destruction was total, necessitating a complete reconstruction of the settlement in the years immediately following the disaster.
Rebuilding on Häggholmen. Following the 1666 destruction, the town was rebuilt over the next few years on Häggholmen. This small island location formed the nucleus of present-day Piteå, establishing the foundation for the modern urban area.
Sources
- Piteå Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-22
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