5. april 2025

The Great Holmestrand Fire of 1884

🔥A Night of Flames and Survival 🔥

On the stormy night of October 12, 1884, the peaceful town of Holmestrand, Norway, was suddenly engulfed in flames. What began as a small fire quickly turned into a raging inferno, consuming 66 buildings and reducing nearly half the town to ashes. Amid the chaos, townspeople fled, carrying what little they could—some escaping through burning streets, others desperately trying to save loved ones and valuables.

How did this disaster unfold? Could it have been prevented? And how did Holmestrand rise from the ashes?

In this podcast, we take you back to that fateful night, reliving eyewitness accounts, uncovering the facts and mysteries behind the fire, and exploring its lasting impact on the town. Join us as we uncover the untold story of the Great Holmestrand Fire of 1884.

🎧 Listen now and experience history like never before!

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