The fire appeared to be deep-seated, end to be blazing right at the bottom of the hold. It seemed that the barbour firemen were to be faced with a hard fight before the flames could be subdued, After about three hours of dangerous and strenuous work, the flames were subdued, and all danger of the fire spreading to the adjoining holds was averted.
The firemen were working under exceptionally dificult conditions, each o? them donning breathingfap: paratus before descending into the hold, which- was filled with noxious fum After the fire had been subdued, the cargo was discharged on to the wharf, and a number of bales were found to have been destroyed. The cargo stored amidships, which consisted of bean cakes and' eggs.
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