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Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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A fire broke out around 11 PM on Tuesday night in Savannah, originating in an unoccupied out-house behind Col. Fournoys' dwelling on Bolton Square. It destroyed 11 buildings, mostly small ones occupied by negroes, including properties of F. Kortman and Mr. Turwell. Two additional houses were demolished to halt the flames. Suspected arson; Kortman's property insured. Citizens and fire companies praised for efforts.
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FIRE!!
On Tuesday night, about 11 o'clock, the alarm of fire was given in this city, which was discovered to proceed from a back building in the rear of Col. Fournoys dwelling house, on Bolton-square. The progress of the flames was rapid, but fortunately, the wind was light, which prevented the fire from involving a great portion of that part of our city in destruction. It was not, however, arrested until it had destroyed eleven buildings: most of which, were small, and situated on the lane. Among the buildings destroyed, were, the dwelling house, kitchen, and stable of F. Kortman, on Abercorn-street: a house and kitchen occupied by Mr. Turwell, on the lane: and the wash-house, kitchen and stable of Col. Fournoys. The remaining houses on the lane, were occupied by negroes. In addition to the above two small houses, one on the corner of Abercorn and Market-st. occupied by Mrs. Evrick, and another on Market-st. were pulled down to stop the progress of the flames. The out-house in which the fire originated, and the dwelling-house to which it was attached, were unoccupied, and it must, therefore, have been the work of an incendiary. We understand that Mr. Kortman's property was insured. The exertions of the citizens, and different fire companies, are deserving of every praise.
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Savannah
Event Date
Tuesday Night, About 11 O'clock
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eleven buildings destroyed, including dwellings, kitchens, and stables; two additional houses pulled down to stop the fire; no casualties reported; mr. kortman's property insured; suspected arson
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Fire started in an unoccupied back building behind Col. Fournoys' dwelling on Bolton Square, spread rapidly but contained due to light wind; destroyed eleven small buildings on the lane, mostly occupied by negroes; originated in unoccupied structures, indicating incendiary act; citizens and fire companies extinguished it after demolishing two houses on Abercorn and Market streets.