MUNITION DEPOT BLOWN UP.
S - ——— "«gsaa. j -—- THREE HUNDRED" DWELLING'S AT SAAR DESTROYED. BERLIN. July 20. A disastrous explosion ccurred at the German munition depot at Saar, resulting from tlie ignition of aerial bombs. Three hundred wooden buildings wore destroyed. Neighboring villagers fled in panic fearing that the fire would extend to a gas shell dump. French troops are assisting in the civilian evacuation of the district.—United Service.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LIII, Issue 5539, 22 July 1920, Page 5
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