The reason why this particular church is so important to the residents of Magerøya dates back to the Second World War. At the end of the Second World War, the German occupying forces withdrew from Finnmark and used “scorched earth tactics” to prevent Soviet forces from taking advantage of resources in the area. So it was a sad sight that greeted the evacuated residents when they returned to the island in the summer of 1945.
FACT BOX
Area to be protected
- Zone 1: Loft and sacristy
- Zone 2: Nave and entrance area
- Concealed pipework in loft space
- 17 high-pressure cylinders (300 bar)
Contact person, Fire Eater Norge
Jan Hantho
Tel.: (+47) 982 42 800