When was it published?

April 6, 1841 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News April 6, 1841

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Deer Street Fire, Distillery, Rail Road Sparks, Windy Conditions, Old Building Danger

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Fire broke out on the roof of the old distillery in Deer-Street on Saturday morning last around 7 o'clock, likely caused by sparks from the Rail-Road Company's Engine House amid strong winds that threatened the town. The blaze was quickly extinguished.

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Fire.—On Saturday morning last, about 7 o'clock, the roof of the old distillery in Deer-Street was discovered to be on fire, which, fortunately had not made much headway and was soon subdued. The alarm raised on the occasion was truly startling, for the wind was very violent and the fire in a position to sweep the town from one extremity to the other. The fire was undoubtedly caused by sparks from the chimneys of the Engine House of the Rail-Road Company; as the distillery is in a position to receive them in such a wind as prevailed at the time, and sparks and even brands are said to have been seen to fall near the still-house. The building is extremely old and dilapidated and, as now situated, is a constant source of apprehension and alarm. We hope some arrangement will be promptly made to remove the danger.

What sub-type of article is it?

Fire

What keywords are associated?

Deer Street Fire Distillery Rail Road Sparks Windy Conditions Old Building Danger

Where did it happen?

Deer Street

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Deer Street

Event Date

Saturday Morning Last, About 7 O'clock

Outcome

the fire... was soon subdued

Event Details

the roof of the old distillery in Deer-Street was discovered to be on fire, which... had not made much headway... The alarm raised... was truly startling, for the wind was very violent and the fire in a position to sweep the town from one extremity to the other. The fire was undoubtedly caused by sparks from the chimneys of the Engine House of the Rail-Road Company; as the distillery is in a position to receive them in such a wind as prevailed at the time, and sparks and even brands are said to have been seen to fall near the still-house. The building is extremely old and dilapidated and, as now situated, is a constant source of apprehension and alarm.