BUSH AND GRASS FIRES.
Per Press Association. Christchurch, Ijast Night. Reports to hand say that a big grass (ire is raging at Hororata, covering about 2000 acres, including much fencing and stock. Details are meagre. Gisborne, Wednesday. Bush fires have been causing much damage. 111 the Motu district a house occupied by Mr. W. B. Orr was burned down and everything lost. At other places settlers have been working together to save property. As far as is known, only one house lias been de- ] stroyed. It is insured for £SOO, but the loss considerably exceeds that amount. Dannevirke, Last Nig'it. Bush fires have abated somcwhi t, though the atmosphere is still very heavily charged with smoke. Christchureh, Last Kight. A Grass fire broke out on the CaShirnere Hills this afternoon, and spread for a considerable distance before it was subdued.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 317, 16 January 1908, Page 2
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140BUSH AND GRASS FIRES. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 317, 16 January 1908, Page 2
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