Newton Abbot: Alarm of Fire: On Wednesday evening there was a great alarm that Messrs. Pinsent’s malt-house in Bearne’s Lane was on fire. It unfortunately proved correct, but the discovery was so opportune that little damage was done. The fire engine was in attendance, and the hydrants were ready for working had they been required. Fortunately, a few buckets of water stopped the mischief. A few sacks and some floorings were burned. The fire is supposed to have been caused by the abominable practice of smoking in work. Had not the discovery been made that something was wrong, and the alarm been raised so quickly, the consequences would have been incalculable.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901