FIRE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13484, 26 July 1907, Page 2

FIRE.

v (Per Press Association.) t - WELLINGTON, July 26. /' The fire whicih ( did much damage at the Meat Exports, Company's fellmongery at last night was the second outbreak in the same building within the month^ Last night's fire destroyed the upstairs portion of the fellmongery audits contents, including a large quantity of wool, a large motor and generator, and several drying machines. The machinery on the ground floor was damaged by water. The workmen used a large Mer.ryweather fire engine with good .results, anad the City Fire Brigade also rendered excellent service, despite the fact that it was summoned at a rather late stage.

The building was. insured in the Alliance and other offices for £550, and the plant, electrical fittings, etc., in the same o&ce for £3080. The insurance on the wool is not available.