Fire Disaster in Riffian near Meran
Brief report on a fire disaster in Riffian near Meran on 3 December 1831, where strong easterly winds led to the destruction of multiple houses and barns.
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Disaster.
On 3 December of last year, during a violent east wind, 7 houses and 9 barns were reduced to ashes in Riffian near Meran.
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The year 1832 in Merano and the surrounding region was shaped by major infrastructure projects, notably the construction of the Stelvio Pass road, and steadfast loyalty to the Habsburg monarchy. Highlights of public life included official jubilees and the summer visit of the Austrian imperial couple. At the same time, reports on fires, wildlife statistics, and numerous charitable initiatives reflected the social conditions of the era. →
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"Fire Disaster in Riffian near Meran." Der Bote für Tirol, 19 January 1832. https://digital.tessmann.it/tessmannDigital/Zeitungsarchiv/Seite/Zeitung/47/1/19.01.1832/150843/4. https://www.meran-archive.com/en/artikel/1832-01-19-brandunglueck-in-riffian-bei-meran