SERIES OF EXPLOSIONS
AT OXYGEN FACTORY BUILDINGS SHAKEN FOR MILES (United Press Association—By Electric Tolearraph—Oopyrisfht) (Australian Press Association) (Received 25th Julv, 11.15 a.m.) BERLIN, 24th July. The bursting of an acetylene tank in a large oxygen factory started a serious explosion of oxygen holders. The first explosion sent up a jet of fire a hundred yards into the air, warning workers and neighbouring residents, who ran for tTfeir lives. Fire engulfed the factory, but explosions which continued for an hour, held the firemen at bay. Every explo-. sion sent containers hundreds of feet into the air and shook buildings for miles distant. Residents became panic-stricken, believing gas holders at Tigle, the largest in Europe, were going to explode. Apparently some of the victims were buried in the ruins, as cries for help were heard, but this is at present impossible to verify. (Received 25th Julv. 12.50 p.m.) BERLIN, 24th July. Firemen controlling the fire at the oxygen factory prevented its extension to'the gasworks. Nearly all the employees escaped. Only twelve were injured, four seriously.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 25 July 1929, Page 5
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