London, June 1.
Mr, Lloyd George acted as a fire-fighter to-day when a thousand acres common fire started near his home Churt in Surrey. He super intended the labours of his farm staff, who, armed with spades, tried to beat olit the flames which, however, attained extensive proportions.
Aeroplanes directed the fire-fighting most effectively.
Mr. Hoya George's house was in the danger zone and was practically smoked out, but was not damaged when the fire was controlled six hours after daybreak.—Reuter,
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