FIRE AT BOVEY TRACEY: An alarm of fire was given just after six o’clock on Sunday evening. Several of the firemen were on their way to church, others at the Baptist anniversary, and some out of the town. Within ten minutes of the call the fire engine was off. The fire proved to be a thatched cottage, Beara, half a mile from Bovey, and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Tremlett and family. Unfortunately, the husband was away from home. Notwithstanding the short time since the discovery of the fire the roof fell in before the engine arrived. A good supply of water was available from the brook, and although it was impossible to save the cottage, the barn and cattle sheds were saved. The cottage, etc., are part of a farm in the occupancy of Mr. H. Pinsent, and owned by Mr. W. R. A. Hole, J.P., C.C. Part of the furniture (which was not insured) was saved, but a good quantity of clothes and other things in the bedroom were entirely destroyed. The building is stated to be covered by insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown. [Premises against fire on best terms by the Royal Exchange Assurance Company (A.D. 1720), 41 Corn Street Bristol, or local Agents. Claims paid exceed £40,500,000. (Advt).]
[see also Western Times: Tuesday 15th July 1902]
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Referenced
GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927