FIRE AT ABBOTSFORD
~4 that proved disastrous fjft. the Abbotsford Irenes (Ltd.) occurred at^about half-past 8 o'clock last night. rnen were about the premises, anct<"* they saw the flames break out in one ,'6l tho buildings. By that time, however, fK& lira had obtained too strong a hold for them , . it, and tho large .crowd which speedily gathered could do nothingfor, although water i? laid on all over the place, no provision was made for; fireextinguishing- appliances, since the dancer of are appeared so remote. The'"-whole of the extensive buildings, which hava" been erected for only about two years, weife: completely destroyed. Though, as mentioned thero w«re two employees on the premises at tho time of tho outbreak, they are unable to furnish any clue as to the origin of the hie, which will probably remain a matter for speculation. About will bo thrown out of employment By the fire. No information could be gleaned night regarding the amount of .insurance on the buildings.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 17989, 16 July 1920, Page 7
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