FIRE.

Press, Volume XI, Issue 1377, 6 April 1867, Page 2

FIRE.

A very destructive fire occurred this morning in the block of buildings situated at the rear of Gloucester and Colombo streets. The first alarm was given shortly before one o'clock, when it was discovered that the stable in the rear of Mr Jameson's store was on fire. The building was connected with the long range of stables lately in tho possession of Bruce and Co., and also with the stables in the rear of Messrs. Lane Brothers, butchers, and both heing filled with hay and other inflammable materials, quickly became ignited. The wind at the time was very light from the north, but a considerable time elapsed before the Fire Brigade brought their engine to boar upon the flames. So imminent was the danger that the whole of the stock of Mr Jameson, grocer; Messrs. Lane, butchers; Mr Coates, jeweller ; Mr Prince, Sydenhamhousej Mr Phillips, clothing store ;Miss Dwyer, tobacconist; and Mr Gee, the confectioners, were entirely removed, and although the premises were not destroyed the loss from removal must be very great. Most fortunately there was but little wind, or the damage would have been much greater; but at a low computation it must amount to £20,000. We have not been able to learn the amount cf insurance, but will give it with other particulars in our next issue.