FIRES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 38, 13 February 1913, Page 8

FIRES.

THE WELLINGTON BLAZE. (Per Press Association.) Wellington, February 12. Excellent work was done by the Fire Brigade last evening in confining a dangerous blaze in a very old, inflammable building at tho corner of Grey and Featherston streets to tho premises where the fire originated. Despite the fact that the fire had got a good hold when the brigade .arrived and a heavy wind was blowing, the outbreak was subdued in twenty minutes. The building was owned by Mr C. B. Morison, K.C., and insured for £IOO in tho London and Liverpool and Globe Office. The fire started in the office of C. Bryant, film agent, and his stock was practically all destroyed. It was insured for £360 in the British Dominion Office. A FACTORY BURNED. Hastings, February 12. Tho Sash and Door Factory, owned by the Hastings Brick, Tile and Timber Company, Ltd., was completely destroyed by fire this afternoon. Tho heavy stock of timber in the yard adjoining was saved by the splendid high pressure water supply. The insurance on the factory and plant was £758. The i<)ss is estimated at £2OOO. FIRE IN DUNEDIN.. Dunedin, February 12. A fire broke out in a bedroom attached to Murrell’s jewellery and fancy goods, shop at Alexandria, about 2 o’clock this morning, and the place was completely gutted. The occupants, Mrs MeGlashan and Miss Murrell, escaped through the bedroom window in their night attire. The insurances are £l3O on the house (owned by Mrs Cameron) £2OO cn the stock, £IOO on the furniture, and £2l on a volunteer challenge shield.