Eight Chinese stores and a number of dwelling hous forming a block at the corner of Miller and Wuchang Roads were severely damaged by fire which broke out about 9.45 p.m. on Tuesday. Fortunately, Hongkew Fire Station received a prompt call and put in an equally prompt appearance; otherwise the fire, which began in the upper storey of a wood and coal ship and spread rapidly along the row, threatened to consume the whole block. There was a formidable blaze when the brigade arrived, but in half an hour the outbreak was got under control and the danger was at an end, although some time passed before the flames were completely mastered. No casualties were reported.
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