FIRES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18613, 8 July 1930, Page 10

FIRES.

HOUSE GUTTED. By Telegraph—Press Association. NEW PLYMOUTH, July 7. A six-roomed house in Lemon Street, owned and occupied by Mr T. D. Jenkins, was gutted by fire on Sunday night. Mr Jenkins awoke and saw a reflection of the fire. The family escaped with difficulty. The Brigade was summoned, and took 40 minutes to subdue the flames, as a strong wind was blowing. The insurances were £4OO on the house and £250 on the furniture. OUTBREAK IN COTTAGE. By Telegraph—Press Association. HOKITIKA, July 7. A fire gutted a five-roomed cottage in Hampden Street on Saturday night. It was unoccupied for two days. The owner was Mr J. Hagar. It was insured for £IOO. LIFT DESTROYED. By Telegraph—Press Association. AUCKLAND, July 7. A fire practically destroyed the lirt cage in Messrs Smith and Caughly’s building early yesterday morning. Two other lift cages escaped owing to standing on a different floor. Slight damage was done to the upper floor by soot and smoke. BUNGALOW BURNED. By Telegraph—Press Association NAPIER, July 7. A new owned and occupied by Mr F. Hellyer, of Clive, was totally destroyed by fire this morning. A motor garage nearby and contents \ were saved by a bucket brigade. Far too much is lost each year in New Zealand through fire. Is your insurance adequate? Make sure. Consult the Mercantile and General Insurance Co.. Ltd., corner Hereford and Liverpool Streets, Christchurch