FIRE HAZARDS
GUY FAWKES DAY EXTREME MEASURES SUGGESTED ‘.Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON, Nov. Ift. Suggestions that either the discharge of fireworks should be totally prohibited, as was done in some cities, or, alternatively, that special areas should be set aside in each district where Guy Fawkes celebrations could be held in safety, were made by the superintendent of the Central Fire Brigade (Mr C. A. Woolley) in a report submitted to the Wellington Fire Board. Between 7 p.m. and midnight 45 calls were received. The minimum cost of each was £5, and Mr Woolley pointed out that, even with a special organisation and the precautions adopted, the brigade would have been in serious difficulties had a serious outbreak occurred in the city. He was satisfied that nothing short of extreme measures such as he had suggested would reduce the fire hazard to a reasonable limit. He proposed to hold a conference with the Government inspector of fire brigades and others. The board approved of the conference and decided to await its report.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23353, 19 November 1937, Page 4
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