Fire in Theatre Confined To Stage
Press Aasociation) I
(Per
CHRISTCHURCH, July 11. The slnge of the Century Tlienti'e in Ihlgeware Koud was exteusively damuged by lire in the early hours of Sunday morning. The lire brigade was called at 12. UJ a.ui. and the outbreak was checkcd as it was beginning to spread to the theatre proper. it is believed the lire started in an electric motor which j-aises the stage curtain. The llames traveiied along tlie side drapings up to the main curtain, which was raised, and tlicn broke through the roof' at the back of the theatre. The screeu was destroyeth but it is thought the speaker is repairable. A liole in tlie roof allowed tlie smoke to escape and there was little dainage by smoke and water to the main theatre. Lt is expected tliere will be little delay in resuming jirogramines. liooiing is likely to lie the chief (lihiculty.
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Chronicle (Levin), 12 July 1948, Page 2
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154Fire in Theatre Confined To Stage Chronicle (Levin), 12 July 1948, Page 2
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