FACTORY EXPLOSION.
CAUSED BY POLISH FUMES.
IN CONTACT WITH PASSER'S
CUIARETTB.
SYHNI3Y, June 10.
Fames from the polish used in the new premises being constructed for the Commercial Union Assurance Co. in the city escaped through a window and came in cent -I/:*, with the cigarette of a passer-by. A terrific explosion followed,. the place was immediately a sheet* of flames. Three workmen endeavoring to extinguish, the outbreak were severely burned and taken to hospital. . Extensive damage was done before the outbreak -was subdued. '
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 17057, 11 June 1926, Page 5
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