FIRE OUTBREAK.

Grey River Argus, 11 October 1922, Page 4

FIRE OUTBREAK.

IN TOWN HALL. An outbreak of fire occurred about 2.30 a.m. to-day in the Town Hall. It was located inside the main entrance. Apparently it had originated in the ticket office alongside the door entering the Town Ha Ik* Constable Brazier was patrolling in Herbert St., and at about 2.40 he smelt the smoke; whilst Constable March, who was patrolling near Tainui Street, also noticed it very soon after. Both made quickly for the scene. Some of the “Argus” staff then noticed the glare. Meantime Constable Brazier ran to the station, and gave the Brigade an alarm; while .Constable Murch forced an entrance to the building. He at once got out the hose, and played a good stream of water on the flames, which by then had enveloped the ticket

office, and caused the plaster to fall from the walls. The constable soon had the mastery of the fire, however, and when the Brigade arrived, a couple of minutes after getting the alarm, it was almost extinguished. It had got a hold, however, and it was only because there was a good water supply and hosing apparatus handy that a more serious conflagration was prevented. The Brigade quickly completed tho job of quenching the fire. There was not a great deal of damage done, though the ceiling was much heated, and the plaster will need to be renewed. The ticket office was quite destroyed. Credit is due to the constables who were on duty for their prompt action on the occasion.