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Domestic News
January 16, 1918
The Laramie Republican
Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
A fire caused by an overturned oil heater destroyed a Burlington freight car and over $1,500 in groceries at Casper's freight depot shortly after 1 p.m. Monday; fire department contained it to prevent spread.
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FREIGHT CAR BURNS:
$1,500 LOSS AT CASPER
The overturning of an oil heater kept in the car to prevent the freezing of canned goods is supposed to have started a fire that partially destroyed a Burlington freight car, at Casper, and ruined more than $1,500 worth of groceries shortly after 1 o'clock Monday. The car was on a siding at the Burlington freight depot at Casper. The fire was not noticed by Burlington employees until the entire interior of the car was ablaze and smoke commenced to seep through the top. Efficient work on the part of the fire department prevented a spread of the conflagration to adjoining cars.
$1,500 LOSS AT CASPER
The overturning of an oil heater kept in the car to prevent the freezing of canned goods is supposed to have started a fire that partially destroyed a Burlington freight car, at Casper, and ruined more than $1,500 worth of groceries shortly after 1 o'clock Monday. The car was on a siding at the Burlington freight depot at Casper. The fire was not noticed by Burlington employees until the entire interior of the car was ablaze and smoke commenced to seep through the top. Efficient work on the part of the fire department prevented a spread of the conflagration to adjoining cars.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Accident
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Freight Car Fire
Casper
Burlington
Groceries
Oil Heater
Fire Department
Where did it happen?
Casper
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Casper
Event Date
Shortly After 1 O'clock Monday
Outcome
partially destroyed burlington freight car; more than $1,500 worth of groceries ruined; fire contained to prevent spread to adjoining cars.
Event Details
An oil heater overturned in a freight car containing canned goods, starting a fire that blazed unnoticed until smoke seeped through the top; fire department efficiently prevented spread.