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Event of 1814: The Great fire of Tirschenreuth in Bavaria destroys the town and 907 buildings.

When: 1814
Where: Tirschenreuth, Bavaria
Episodes: 1

The Great fire of Tirschenreuth occurred on 30 July 1814, destroying nearly all of the town in eastern Bavaria. This disaster is considered the most significant catastrophe in the town's history, surpassing the earlier Swedish invasion during the Thirty Years' War.

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30 July 1814 · Tirschenreuth, BavariaGreat fire of Tirschenreuth
On 30 July 1814, a massive fire destroyed nearly all of Tirschenreuth, a town in eastern Bavaria near the Bohemian frontier.

Background and detail

Background. Tirschenreuth is a small town and regional centre located in the east of Bavaria, close to the frontier with Bohemia. The Great fire that struck this town on 30 July 1814 resulted in the destruction of nearly all its structures. This event stands as the greatest catastrophe in the town's history, excluding the earlier invasion by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War.

Sources

Great fire of Tirschenreuth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07

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