1095. House 101, Chengtu Road, was the scene of a big fire when flames broke out in the motor room on the eighth floor at 9.27 p.m. on Saturday The flames spread quickly to other floors and by the time fire engines from the Sinza station arrived at th-place, three top floors were on fire Additions engines from—Ichang Road and Central stations were coed out, while an emergency tender was also sent The fire-fighters fought. over an hour to check the flames from spreading on to other floors and by 10.30 pin. had the flames under control.
The conflagration was finally put out at eighteen minutes past on o'clock in the morning. Fortunately due to the late hour, no one was on the premises and there were no injured.
Although the exact amount of damage caused has not been ascertained yet, it is believed that the Joss will be considerable. The whole eighth floor and the machinery were very badly damaged, as well as several grain chutes. The roof of the building was almost completely gutted by the fire.
Another fire was reported at 334 am. yesterday, the Hongkew station responding to the call when an iron foundry at Lane 867/21 East Yuhang Road caught fire. The firemen had the flames under control in a few minutes and slight damage was done to the kitchen.
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