CAUSE OF THE FIRE.
THE BRITISH LOSS.
BRUSSELS, August 15
The fire originated through a short circuit m an illuminated device at the entrance to the Belgian section. Sparks fell on to some splendid nesdlework and artificial silk.
The exhibits in large portions of the Belgian and British sections and French Alimentation Court were wholly destroyed.
Very few of Bostock's animals were lost. Tho Brliish loss is chiefly old furniture from Kensington Museum, spscimens of porcelain, unique furniture from private collections, reproductions of British plate, and many pottery and textile exhibits. The British loss is within £100,000.
French newspapers exaggerate the entire loss to a million of francs. Thero was no loss of life, but 25 were
injured
The Exhibition remains open
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12587, 17 August 1910, Page 5
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