FIRE IN A THEATRE.
TERRIBLE PANIC. FEARFUL LOSS OF LIFE. OVER ONE HUNDRED BODIES RECOVERED. (Reuxeb Tbleqsams — Copyright) (Received September 7, 12.25 p.m.) London, September 6. A most disastrous fire occurred at the theatre at Exter, Devonshire, during a performance last night. On the fire breaking out a terrible panic arose and m the tush from the building the exit became blocked, and over a hundred persons were crushed to death. The victims were chiefly those who had occupied seats m the gallery. Up to the present time a hundred and thirty bodies have been recovered, but it is feared they do not represent the total loss of life.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1656, 7 September 1887, Page 2
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109FIRE IN A THEATRE. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1656, 7 September 1887, Page 2
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