The Archive · 1938

LOCAL FIRES

French Attend Fire in Nantao 'The French Fire Brigade have had a busy week-end, and their chils uring. this period included one on Feb, 28 in the Nantao Zone, where they were summoned by the' Japan-ce authorities to assist in checking, the outbreak. This fire broke out at 1230 pin, involving houses. One to Six, Ti Tung-lung Road. The outbreak was finally subdued at about 2.15 pin. On Feb, 20, two Chinese were found asphyxiated in a house In Rue Bourgeat, and were taken to hospital by members of the French Fire Brigade. On the same day, fire broke out at House 92, Passage 13. Rue La Guerre, and was put out fater 1% hours had been" spent quenching the ames. Two smaller Outbreaks occurred in the French Concession on Feb. 28, and were ex-Ainguished by' the Brigade.

Big Pires in Yangtszep NGI, Photo.

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