BURNED TO DEATH.
. FIRE IN A THEATRE.
,SIX CHILDREN SUCCUMB.
By Teleeiaph—Press Association—Copyright. (Received April 10, 10.80 p.m.) London, April 10. A FittE occurred while a children's entertainment was' in progress at the Garrick Theatre, Hereford, in aid of the Soldiers' Comfort Fund.
In a snow scene the cotton wool ignited. Six of tho children who were performing died of burns.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16201, 11 April 1916, Page 6
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