LARGE SWAMP FIRE
VISIBLE FROM HAMILTON INTEREST AMONG RESIDENTS HAMILTON, Dec. 29. A vivid glow in the western sky last evening, caused by an extensive swamp fire, aroused considerable interest among Hamilton residents. The blaze was situated on the swamp-land behind the Hamilton lake and towards Pirongia. A fine view of the fire was obtained from the top of Ruakiwi Street above the lake from where the flames could be seen leaping high into the air accompanied by a dense volume of smoke. The origin of the fire is not known. At first it was thought to be caused by the sparks from a passing railway engine but it is situated some distance from the line. It is possible that the recent wet weather followed by the hot conditions set the peat alight. There are no houses or farming land near the fire.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 1, 3 January 1939, Page 9
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143LARGE SWAMP FIRE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 1, 3 January 1939, Page 9
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