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Albuquerque Morning Journal
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
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Forest fires rage across New England states including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, causing thousands in damage. Historic Plymouth endangered; sawmill and farmhouse destroyed near Washington. Fires continue without improvement, visible in Maine towns.
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Maine Woods Ablaze; Similar Fires Reported From Other Old Colony States.
[By Morning Journal Special Leased Wire.]
Boston, July 13.—The fires which have been burning for days in the Maine forests continued today and tonight in many districts of that state while similar fires in New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and Massachusetts increased by thousands of dollars the total of the damage.
Historic Plymouth, in this state, was endangered by a woods fire, which ran close to the outskirts of the town, sparks from the burning trees and underbrush dropping thickly into the main streets. The entire fire fighting force of the town was kept busy all day patrolling and fighting the flames.
Near the village of Washington, in this state, a large acreage of timber and small growth was burned over and a sawmill and farm house were destroyed by the most extensive forest blaze that this state has known for years.
Forest fires were also reported in New Hampshire and Vermont wild land sections, but most of them were apparently well in hand tonight though none will be extinguished completely until a heavy rain sets in.
The situation in Maine showed no improvement tonight. In scores of towns the red glare of burning forests was plainly visible and the atmosphere clouded densely with smoke.
Many new fires broke out during the day.
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New England
Event Date
July 13
Outcome
thousands of dollars in damage; sawmill and farmhouse destroyed near washington; no human casualties reported
Event Details
Fires burning for days in Maine forests continued in many districts; similar fires in New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts increased damage. Historic Plymouth endangered by woods fire with sparks in streets; fire fighters patrolled all day. Large acreage burned near Washington with sawmill and farmhouse destroyed. Fires in New Hampshire and Vermont mostly in hand but not extinguished without rain. Maine situation unchanged with visible glare and smoke in scores of towns; many new fires broke out.