FIRE IN WELLINGTON.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16454, 5 June 1919, Page 3

FIRE IN WELLINGTON.

SALVATION ARMY A LOSER. Per Press Association. 'WELLINGTON, June 4. At 3.22 this morning a fire was discovered, in the big three-storied structure known as Prouse’s Buildings, Taranaki Street. Though confined to the interior the blaze, did a considerable amount of damage, estimated at well over £4500. The fire originated on the first floor of the buildings, occupied by the Salvation Army as a tailoring department, and by the time the brigade arrived on the scene the flames had made their way to the second floor, used by the Defence Department as a store. By good work the brigade saved this from any serious damage. The loss suffered by the Salvation Army was, however. considerable, amounting to about £4500. The ground floor was untouched. A portion of the building extends to the fourth storey, in which several people resided, and it is fortunate for them that the fire was prevented from making further progress, sen the brigadesmen and police experienced difficulty in removing the occupants. The building was owned by Messrs. Dwan Bros, and T. and W. Y’oung, and was insured in the Commercial Union and Ocean Office for £BOOO. The Salvation Army stock was covered by a policy of £2900 in the Atlas Insurance Office.