FIRES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 255, 18 March 1913, Page 5

FIRES.

OIL LAUNCH BURNED. By Telegraph—Press Association. Dargaville, Monday. The passenger and cargo oil launch Ilinemoa, owned by Captain Chadwick, and plying in the Wairoa River service, valued approximately at £BOO, w.is completely demolished bv lire on Saturday night. The outbreak originated in the engine-room. An explosion suggested that the fire was caused by fumes from a leaky pipe coming into contact with . a. lighted lamp. The owner was hurled along the saloon and had a remarkable escape from injury. There was a partial insurance, but the loss is heavy. There i was no appearance of the Fire Brigade : which has very antiquated equipage and ' appliances. AKAROA BOAT SUED BURNED. ' Christchurch. Mondav. 1 The Akaroa Boating Club lost 'the 1 boat shed, boats, furniture and trophies by a fire which was discovered at 5 { o'clock. . The origin of the fire is un- i known. Nothing could be done to check the flames. The property was completely i destroyed. It was insured in the State Office'for Ofl. hut (he club will heavily. Tf vour property is not insured, call at or riii;; up the United Insurance Company. Ltd.. Devon street: telephone 1!) S. Webster Bros., district agents. Insurances effect"d .on the most favourable terms.—Advt.