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Fire at Ilsington: A fire, which might have proved serious had it occurred late in the night, broke out on Friday evening at the “Carpenters’ Arms” Inn. About seven o’clock Mr. J. Denley, a resident of the village, saw smoke proceeding from the building, and informed the landlord, Mr. W. Sanders. The outbreak took place in a loft over the stables where a quantity of straw was stored. This is under the same roof as the inn. A number of willing helpers carried buckets of water and kept the flames under, while others assisted in removing the furniture from the house. The Bovey Tracey Fire Brigade was wired for, and great credit is due the captain (Mr. Mardon) and his men for the promptness of their arrival on the scene with the fire-engine. The Brigade soon set to work. It was found necessary to strip off a portion of the roof, as the fire had a hold on the woodwork. Between ten and eleven o’clock Mr. Mardon declared the fire to be thoroughly extinguished. Much damage was done by the water. Mr. Sanders had not his goods insured, and, luckily, the fire did not touch his household furniture. No reason for the outbreak can be ascertained. The house is the property of Mr. Pinsent, of the Newton Abbot Brewery. This conflagration illustrates the need for a proper water supply for the village – Far less damage would have been done had there been good supply at the helpers’ command at the outset.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Fire at Ilsington: A fire broke out at Saunders’ “Carpenter’s Arms,” llsington, near Newton Abbot, Friday evening, about 7.15. Despite the strenuous efforts of the villagers, the flames could not be subdued, and at 7.30 a wire was despatched to the Bovey Tracey Brigade. Thirty-five minutes from the sending off the wire Chief Officer Mardon and his men were on the scene of the outbreak, which is a distance of a little-over three mile, the road being very hilly. The scarcity of water handicapped the brigade, but the little which was obtainable was made good use of. The building consists of the dwelling house and cellars attached to the outbuilding, and the fire, which originated in the loft, broke through to the adjoining bedroom. After continuous pumping by the brigade, backed up by the willing help rendered by P.C. Cottie and the villagers, including several women and girls, the fire seemed well in hand, and was got under before great damage was done to the dwelling-house. The property is owned Mr. W. S. Pinsent of Newton Abbot, and the damage is covered insurance. The furniture of Mr. Saunders was not insured. The brigade returned about 1 a.m. on Saturday morning.

[see also Western Times: Tuesday 8^th September 1908 and similar Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Monday 7^th September 1908 and 11^th September 1908]

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920