FIRES IN LONDON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 October 1940, Page 5

FIRES IN LONDON

QUICKLY BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL i DAMAGE IN SHOPPING AREA. INCREASINGLY POWERFUL BARRAGE. (By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright) LONDON, October 6. Last night’s raids over Britain were again directed at the London area, where houses and industrial premises were damaged. There were a number of casualties, some being fatal. Some fires were started, but all were quickly brought under control. There were attacks in other parts of the country, but the casualties were few. One enemy bomber was shot down. Everyone in London feels that last night’s anti-aircraft barrage was the second heaviest, if not the heaviest, known. More guns were in action than ever, particular in the outer suburbs. The raids were directed almost solely against London, and the south-east of England. One part of London, a popular shopping area, was damaged. This area had previously been bombed, and people near it say they have heard bombs exploding there nearly every night. SUPERFICIAL DAMAGE AGAIN DONE TO HOUSE OF LORDS. LONDON, October 5. A bomb exploded outside the House of Lords near the statue of Richard Coeur de Lion. Superficial damage was done to windows and the structure of the building. Slight damage was caused to the House of Lords by a bomb early in the offensive against London.