FIRES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 227, 13 February 1913, Page 8

FIRES.

THE WELLINGTON BLAZE. j Per Press Association. Wellington, Wednesday. Excellent work was done by the Fire Brigade lust evening in confining a dangerous blaze in a very old, inflammable building at the corner of Grey and Featherston streets to the premises where the five 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 the 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 £3OO in the British Dominion Office. A FACTORY BURNED. Hastings, Wednesday. The Sash and Door Factory, owned by the Hastings Brick, Tile and Timber Company, Ltd., was completely destroyed by fire this afternoon. The 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 £7.18. The loss is estimated at £2OOO. FIRE IN DUNEDIN. Dunedin. Last Night. A fire broke out in a bedroom attach ■ ed to MurreH's jewellery and fancy goods shop ac Alexandria, about 2 o'clock this! morning, and the place was completely I gutted. The occupants, Mrs. MeGlasha'n', and Miss Murrell, escaped through the | bedroom window in their night attire.) The insurances are £13(1 on the house (owned by Mrs. Cameron) £2OO on the stock. £10(1 on the furniture, and £24 on a volunteer challenge shield. ' Tf your property is not insured, call at or ring up the United Insurance Company.. Ltd., Devon street: telephone IDS. Webster Bros., district agents. Insurance effected on the most favorable term'.— Advt. c i i ■■ t