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July 31, 1928
The Siftings Herald
Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
Chandler, Arizona, population 1,500 with over $1.5 million in property, has recorded no fires for two years since installing a fire siren following a minor gasoline ignition in April 1926, setting an example for fire prevention.
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Ariz. Town Has No Fire In Two Years
1,500 POPULATION PROPERTY OF $1,500,000, SETS EXAMPLE FOR REST OF COUNTRY.
CHANDLER, Ariz., July 31.(P)—This central Arizona town with a population of 1,500 and assessable property in excess of $1,500,000 has a record of two years without a fire.
Soon after a quantity of gasoline became ignited in April, 1926, doing damage of $1.13, the town officials installed a fire siren system of summoning the volunteer fire department. But fortune decreed that the sound should not disturb the quiet of the town, for one month followed another without a blaze to warrant its use after it was turned on for demonstration.
1,500 POPULATION PROPERTY OF $1,500,000, SETS EXAMPLE FOR REST OF COUNTRY.
CHANDLER, Ariz., July 31.(P)—This central Arizona town with a population of 1,500 and assessable property in excess of $1,500,000 has a record of two years without a fire.
Soon after a quantity of gasoline became ignited in April, 1926, doing damage of $1.13, the town officials installed a fire siren system of summoning the volunteer fire department. But fortune decreed that the sound should not disturb the quiet of the town, for one month followed another without a blaze to warrant its use after it was turned on for demonstration.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Fire Prevention
Chandler Arizona
No Fire Record
Volunteer Fire Department
Town Achievement
Where did it happen?
Chandler, Arizona
Story Details
Location
Chandler, Arizona
Event Date
April 1926 To July 1928
Story Details
After a minor gasoline fire causing $1.13 damage in April 1926, town officials installed a fire siren to summon the volunteer department; no fires have occurred in the two years since, preserving the town's quiet.