FIRE IN DUNEDIN
A SPECTACULAR BLAZE. CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE DONE. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) DUNEDIN, August 24. A spectacular fire in the city tonight in a four-storey building owned by E. W. Pigeon and Co. in Vogel Street, caused damage amounting to several thousands of pounds. The outbreak had a strong hold when discovered at 6.15 and the brigade could only confine the flames to the top floor, used as a store by Victor Nelson Ltd., cycle dealers, and the floor immediately below, which is used as a clothing factory by J. A. Bradley and Co. The stock and plant on these floors was a complete loss and considerable damage was done by water to stock on the lower floors. This included a large quantity of imported- paper and Army stores. Water penetrated an adjoining building occupied by Victor Nelson Ltd. to such an extent that the entire stock, insured for £5OOO, was affected. The extent of the damage cannot be estimated till an inspection has been made.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 25 August 1942, Page 2
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166FIRE IN DUNEDIN Wairarapa Times-Age, 25 August 1942, Page 2
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