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January 16, 1951
Madison County Democrat
London, Madison County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A small fire damaged the First Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg last week during repairs from a prior blaze, caused by a salamander stove too close to the roof. Workmen used buckets before calling firefighters; damage was minor.
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Fire Hits Church At Mechanicsburg
Fire struck again at the First Methodist Church at Mechanicsburg last week as workmen still were repairing major damage caused by the disastrous blaze which struck several months ago.
Workmen and the contractor had been using a salamander for heat in the attic where they were working.
The portable stove was set up too close to the roof and sheeting, and rafters were ignited. An effort was made to extinguish the blaze with buckets of water until the fire department was called.
Damage was not heavy, according to firemen.
Fire struck again at the First Methodist Church at Mechanicsburg last week as workmen still were repairing major damage caused by the disastrous blaze which struck several months ago.
Workmen and the contractor had been using a salamander for heat in the attic where they were working.
The portable stove was set up too close to the roof and sheeting, and rafters were ignited. An effort was made to extinguish the blaze with buckets of water until the fire department was called.
Damage was not heavy, according to firemen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Church Fire
Mechanicsburg
Repair Blaze
Salamander Stove
Where did it happen?
Mechanicsburg, First Methodist Church
Story Details
Location
Mechanicsburg, First Methodist Church
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Fire ignited in attic during repairs from previous blaze, caused by salamander stove near roof; extinguished with buckets then fire department; minor damage.