DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT HAMILTON.

Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1866, 21 June 1884, Page 2

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT HAMILTON.

Shortly after 10 o'clock last night a fire broke out at the residence of Mr T. A. Bell, Victoria-street, Hamilton. Some persons, who were passing heard a cry of the, and gave the alarm. A number of willing hands were soon on the spot, but the fire had got too great a hold upon the building, which prevented their saving more than a few articles of clothing. Great anxiety was at first felt as to the safety of the children, four of whom were known to have been in the house. All fears in this respect were soon allayed, as those earliest upon the scene met them leading the premises. The fire was caused by the falling to pieces of a kerosene lamp whilst being carried by the eldest girl from one room to the other. In the fall the deposit was broken, and the oil spreading over the carpet the whole place was soon in a blaze. The eldest girl, about 13 years of age, showed great presence of mind, as after an ineffectual attempt to beat out the flames she at once looked after her younger sisters asleep in another part of the house, placed them in safety outside the building, and raissd the alarm. Very general sympathy will be felt thioughout this district for Mr Bell under his heavy misfortune.

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