Men of the Hongkew Division had great difficulty in saving a dozen ponies caught in) a fire which broke out at a stable in Haining Road on Saturday night. When the brigade answered the call about 10.15, they found the loti on fire and burning straw falling on to the ponies below. The animals were only removed with the utmost difficulty, several rushing back into the stable after having been taken out, and most of them having to be removed by force. ropes being used, whilst jets of water were played on them from the back of the stable. All were saved, however, at the cost. of bruises and other slight injuries to the firemen, several of whom were knocked down by the excited animals.
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