Serious Fire at Hokotika.
(united press association.) Hokitika, May 7. A fire occurred m Revell-street at 8 o'clock last night. It originated by means of an iron chimney passing through the roof of Webb's fruit shop, owned by Louison, and spread to Hay's chemist shop, owned by Prosser. Webb's shop was completely gutted, and Hay's shop was also much damaged. Tl»e stocks were removed, but were nearly all destroyed by water, or by removal. The steam fire engine was soon on the spot, and worked with great eflwimcy. The hand engine proved of very great service m keeping the flames back before steam was got up. But for the prompt assistance rendered by the Fire Brigade and public a serious conflagration Avould have resulted. The buildings were twostorey, high, and built of wood;- Webb loses everything. Hay's loss will be covered by insurance.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume X, Issue 1, 8 May 1885, Page 3
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143Serious Fire at Hokotika. Manawatu Standard, Volume X, Issue 1, 8 May 1885, Page 3
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