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January 7, 1883
The Waco Daily Examiner
Waco, Mclennan County, Texas
What is this article about?
A major fire on January 6 destroyed the Ovington Bros. crockery and glassware store in Brooklyn, New York, and damaged the adjacent Clinton House, forcing guests to flee. Losses were heavy.
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An Extensive Conflagration in Brooklyn.
New York, January 6. About 7:30 o'clock this morning fire broke out in the extensive crockery and glassware establishment of Ovington Bros., Brooklyn, and the entire stock and building was completely destroyed. The Clinton House, adjoining, caught fire several times and was damaged by fire and water. The guests of the house fled to the streets, some of the late risers only partially dressed. The loss is heavy, but it is not yet known how much.
An Extensive Conflagration in Brooklyn.
New York, January 6. About 7:30 o'clock this morning fire broke out in the extensive crockery and glassware establishment of Ovington Bros., Brooklyn, and the entire stock and building was completely destroyed. The Clinton House, adjoining, caught fire several times and was damaged by fire and water. The guests of the house fled to the streets, some of the late risers only partially dressed. The loss is heavy, but it is not yet known how much.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
What keywords are associated?
Brooklyn Fire
Ovington Bros
Conflagration
Clinton House
Crockery Destruction
What entities or persons were involved?
Ovington Bros.
Where did it happen?
Brooklyn, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Ovington Bros.
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Event Date
January 6
Story Details
Fire broke out at 7:30 AM in the crockery and glassware establishment of Ovington Bros. in Brooklyn, destroying the entire stock and building. The adjoining Clinton House caught fire multiple times and was damaged by fire and water, causing guests to flee, some partially dressed. The loss was heavy but amount unknown.