FIRE IN GARAGE

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 66, Issue 58, 18 December 1945, Page 3

FIRE IN GARAGE

EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TYRES (P.A.) WELLINGTON. December 17. j Extensive damage io tyres and rubber stocks was caused when fire broke out in the premises of Fitzgerald Bros, garage proprietors, Wakefield Street, Wellington, shortly after 2 o’clock this morning. The outbreak originated near the roof above where the tyres were stacked. When the fire engines—seven from the Central. Station and one from Thorndon—arrived the fire was well established in the front centre portion of the premises where the stocks of tyres were stored. The majority of them were beyond salvaging. After a long battle the fire was brought under control. The offices were gutted. To-day the tyres and other stock were being sorted out, but it was stated by a member of the firm that there was a considerable number of tvres stored in the premises. Some had been repaired, and others were waiting. This would cause considerable inconvenience to those expecting to travel during the Christmas period. Inquiries are being made by the police, as this is one of several fires which have occurred in city business premises over the last four weeks.