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Domestic News March 15, 1932

The Bismarck Tribune

Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota

What is this article about?

Fire damaged the home of Mrs. Lawrence Morck and her six children at 16th St. and Avenue B on Tuesday morning, destroying some contents. The blaze spread rapidly due to paper lining but was quickly extinguished by firefighters. Red Cross will assist the family.

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CONTENTS OF HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE

Dwelling Occupied By Mrs. Lawrence Morck on 16th St. Damaged

Fire damaged a small frame dwelling occupied by Mrs. Lawrence Morck and six small children at Sixteenth St. and Avenue B Tuesday morning.

The fire department extinguished the flames a few minutes after arriving but the fire had gained such headway some contents of the house were destroyed.

Red Cross officials said provision would be made for the Morck family.

The alarm was turned in at 7:55 a. m. The house was lined with paper and flames spread rapidly, according to Harry A. Thompson, chief of the fire department.

The origin of the fire is not known.

What sub-type of article is it?

Fire

What keywords are associated?

House Fire Morck Family Red Cross Aid Fire Origin Unknown

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Lawrence Morck Harry A. Thompson

Where did it happen?

Sixteenth St. And Avenue B

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Sixteenth St. And Avenue B

Event Date

Tuesday Morning

Key Persons

Mrs. Lawrence Morck Harry A. Thompson

Outcome

some contents of the house were destroyed. red cross officials said provision would be made for the morck family.

Event Details

Fire damaged a small frame dwelling occupied by Mrs. Lawrence Morck and six small children at Sixteenth St. and Avenue B. The fire department extinguished the flames a few minutes after arriving but the fire had gained such headway. The alarm was turned in at 7:55 a. m. The house was lined with paper and flames spread rapidly. The origin of the fire is not known.

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