Top Factory in lane 282 F.GI off North Chekiang Road was gutted and a Chinese dwelling house adjoining the premises sustained severe damages to the roof and top floor in a fire which broke out yesterday afternoon which occupied the attention of the Fire Brigade for more than an hour and a half.
An adjoining lane, 272, was also involved, a drying stage suffering some damage before the fire was got under control A division from the Hongkew fire station responded.
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