London, Feb. 11.
The biggest and most rapid outbreak of fire to be seen in Manchester twenty years occurred y the interior of Kendal, Milne's stores, situated in the of the city. All five floors 9 seen to be burning at the same time.
A series of mysterious explosions, described by firemen as being like fire" were he fire fought the blaze.
The Manchester Police state, h hat as far as the: r investigation d the fire was not due to the activities of members: of the Irish Republican Army.
The explosions started another fre at Butl holiday camp at Skegness this morning. The fire broke out in one of the dining halls, but wes soon brought under control. The Manchester police are investigating the outbreak.—Reuter,
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