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Domestic News
September 16, 1829
Providence Daily Journal, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
The dwelling house of Mr. Andrew Harris in Burrillville was destroyed by fire around 3 a.m. yesterday, likely starting from a clay furnace in a new washing room. Harris saved most furniture; house loss $1500.
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Fire--The dwelling house of Mr. Andrew Harris, of Burrillville, was consumed by fire about 3 o'clock yesterday morning. A small building had been moved up to the back part of the house intended for a washing room; and the day before had been used for that purpose. A common clay furnace had been used, setting on the floor, and as the fire, when first discovered, was exclusively confined to that building, it is presumed that it was communicated from the furnace to the floor. Mr. Harris saved the principal part of his furniture. Loss of house $1500.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
What keywords are associated?
Burrillville Fire
House Fire
Andrew Harris
Clay Furnace
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Andrew Harris
Where did it happen?
Burrillville
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Burrillville
Event Date
About 3 O'clock Yesterday Morning
Key Persons
Mr. Andrew Harris
Outcome
no casualties. principal furniture saved. house loss $1500.
Event Details
A small building moved to the back of the house for use as a washing room caught fire from a common clay furnace set on the floor, spreading to consume the main dwelling.