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June 2, 1955
The Bluffton News
Bluffton, Allen County, Hancock County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Bluffton firemen extinguished a fire in Harry C. McCullough's wrecked automobile in a wheat field off Route 696, five miles north of Beaverdam, after it crashed on a sharp S-curve and caught fire while he sought help.
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Bluffton Firemen
Extinguish Blaze
In Wrecked Auto
Bluffton firemen were called by the state highway patrol at 6 p. m. last Thursday to extinguish a blazing automobile in a wheat field off of Route 696, five miles north of Beaverdam.
The auto driven by Harry C. McCullough, Route 1, Ottawa, had been southbound on 696 when, failing to negotiate a sharp S-curve on the road, it crashed off the road through a farm fence into the wheat field.
McCullough told police that the auto did not immediately catch fire, and that he had left it to hitch a ride to Ottawa where he summoned a wrecker. When he returned, he found the car in flames.
When Bluffton firemen were summoned, they were told that the auto was already a total loss, and not to take any unnecessary chances in hurrying to the scene. Arriving there, they extinguished the blaze.
Extinguish Blaze
In Wrecked Auto
Bluffton firemen were called by the state highway patrol at 6 p. m. last Thursday to extinguish a blazing automobile in a wheat field off of Route 696, five miles north of Beaverdam.
The auto driven by Harry C. McCullough, Route 1, Ottawa, had been southbound on 696 when, failing to negotiate a sharp S-curve on the road, it crashed off the road through a farm fence into the wheat field.
McCullough told police that the auto did not immediately catch fire, and that he had left it to hitch a ride to Ottawa where he summoned a wrecker. When he returned, he found the car in flames.
When Bluffton firemen were summoned, they were told that the auto was already a total loss, and not to take any unnecessary chances in hurrying to the scene. Arriving there, they extinguished the blaze.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Car Crash
Auto Fire
Wheat Field
Route 696
Bluffton Firemen
What entities or persons were involved?
Harry C. Mccullough
Bluffton Firemen
State Highway Patrol
Where did it happen?
Wheat Field Off Route 696, Five Miles North Of Beaverdam
Story Details
Key Persons
Harry C. Mccullough
Bluffton Firemen
State Highway Patrol
Location
Wheat Field Off Route 696, Five Miles North Of Beaverdam
Event Date
Last Thursday
Story Details
Harry C. McCullough's southbound auto on Route 696 failed to negotiate a sharp S-curve, crashed through a farm fence into a wheat field, and later caught fire while he sought a wrecker in Ottawa; Bluffton firemen extinguished the blaze upon arrival.