Kingsteignton: Serious Fire: About eight o’ clock yesterday morning some ricks of corn, the property of Mr. Pinsent, of Ware Farm, were discovered to be on fire. Every effort was at once made to subdue the flames, but a strong breeze blowing at the time all attempts were futile. In a very short time no less than thirteen ricks of wheat and two of oats were enveloped in flames. The fire continued smouldering throughout the whole day, and but very little of the corn was saved. The damage is estimated at £400 though, fortunately the stock was insured. Suspicion is attached to two lads who were seen running from the spot about the time the fire was discovered, and a box of Lucifer matches was picked up near the ricks.
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GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918