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Domestic News
January 31, 1845
Wilmington Journal
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
A fire broke out before dawn on Saturday in Wilmington, destroying sheds at Capt. Hallett & Son's turpentine distillery across the river; the loss was insured.
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A little before day light, on Saturday morning last, the people of Wilmington were aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire. The sheds attached to the Turpentine distillery owned by Capt. Hallett & Son, on the opposite side of the River from town, were discovered to be on fire; and notwithstanding every exertion to extinguish the flames was made, they raged with considerable fury for some time. The sheds were burned down, together with a quantity of Turpentine. We understand the loss is secured by insurance.
A little before day light, on Saturday morning last, the people of Wilmington were aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire. The sheds attached to the Turpentine distillery owned by Capt. Hallett & Son, on the opposite side of the River from town, were discovered to be on fire; and notwithstanding every exertion to extinguish the flames was made, they raged with considerable fury for some time. The sheds were burned down, together with a quantity of Turpentine. We understand the loss is secured by insurance.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
What keywords are associated?
Wilmington Fire
Turpentine Distillery
Sheds Burned
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Hallett & Son
Where did it happen?
Wilmington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Wilmington
Event Date
Saturday Morning Last
Key Persons
Capt. Hallett & Son
Outcome
sheds burned down, together with a quantity of turpentine. loss secured by insurance.
Event Details
The sheds attached to the Turpentine distillery owned by Capt. Hallett & Son, on the opposite side of the River from town, were discovered to be on fire. Despite efforts to extinguish the flames, they raged with considerable fury for some time.