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Semi Weekly Herald
Durango, La Plata County, Colorado
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A fierce fire that began last night ravaged Victoria, B.C.'s business district until after midnight, destroying several major buildings with an estimated $2 million loss. High winds spread embers, threatening the waterfront and shipping; firefighters, militia, and garrison troops contained it, though some yachts burned in the bay.
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Huge fire brands floated on the high winds which swept the flames toward the water front, and it was with great difficulty the firemen, aided by the militia and by the garrison of Work Point barracks, kept the flames from sweeping a broad path to the water's edge. Many blazing embers were carried out over the water, endangering shipping, and several unprotected pleasure yachts caught fire and burned like floating beacons in the bay.
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Victoria, B. C.
Event Date
Oct. 27 (Started Last Night)
Outcome
loss roughly estimated at two millions of dollars; several finest buildings wiped out; flames contained from water's edge; several pleasure yachts burned.
Event Details
Fire started last night and burned with unabated fury until long after midnight, sweeping through the heart of the city's business section. Huge fire brands floated on high winds toward the water front. Firemen, aided by militia and garrison of Work Point barracks, with great difficulty kept flames from sweeping a broad path to the water's edge. Many blazing embers carried over water, endangering shipping; several unprotected pleasure yachts caught fire and burned like floating beacons in the bay.