An explosion which occurred when films were being packed prior to being sent away, resulted in part of the premises of Henry H, Cohen Ltd at 133 Yuen Ming Yuen Road being badly damaged by fire and water yesterday morning, It is understood that the Shns had been placed in containers, which were being soldered, when the explosion occurrgi Md the fire quickly spread, several cases of merchatidhad been prepared for first, ad and third floors were damaged in the rear of the building, and a small shed at the back was destroyed, The windows of the adjoining Synagogue were slightly damaged, Engines from Central Fire Station responded to an alarm at 11.05 a.m.. and the firemen remained at the scene until about 12,30 o'clock, No. one was injured
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