FIRE AT PIPITEA POINT

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 79, 28 December 1925, Page 6

FIRE AT PIPITEA POINT

COOL STORAGE BUILDING DAMAGED .. The prompt arrival of the fire brigade yesterday afternoon at the premises of the Co-operative Dairy Producers’ Freezing Company, ■ Ltd., situated at pipitea Point, prevented the spread of an outbreak which originated in the office and. for which no cause has yet been assigned. the brigade was summoned at 12.44 p.m., the office was well alight and the contents had already been badly damaged. It was quickly suppressed, however, before spreading beyond the seat of origin. The building comprises four stories and is constructed of wood, iron and concrete. No insurances are available. GORSE FIRE AT MIRAMAR. The rapid spread of fire among some gorse flax and broom in Tiotio Street, Miramar, yesterday morning, made it necessary to summon the fire brigade. Little damage was done and the flames were soon extinguished. OUTBREAK IN FISH SHOP. By Tet.egk.i’”' 4ssor<ATrov Auckland, December 27. A fire occurred vesterdav in a fish shop at Ponsonby, occupied by C. Andrews. Tlie building was considerably damaged, particularly the top story, which was used as a dwelling. The furniture was insured for £3OO and the shop and fittings were covered for £350.

Be prepared. See that you have adequate insurance on your house and furniture. Consult the Afercantile and General Insurance Co Ltd., Panama Street. It is a local company with all its capital invested in New Zealand, thereto.e prompt settlements.—Advt