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The Evening Tribune
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island
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A fire destroyed part of Barnum & Bailey's winter quarters in Bridgeport, Conn., last night, as reported on Jan. 8 from New York. Animals including elephants, lions, tigers, and bears were safely removed amid exciting scenes, drawing thousands of spectators. The blaze started in a barn storing hay, wagons, and circus materials.
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New York, Jan. 8.—The World this morning has the following special from Bridgeport, Conn.: Part of the winter quarters of Barnum & Bailey's show was burned last night, and there were many wild and exciting scenes among the animals of the menagerie. Elephants, lions, tigers, bears, and all manner of fierce and strange beasts were taken out of the buildings in safety. Their cries made a thrilling din, and despite the danger of escaping animals thousands of people gathered to witness the scene. The fire started in one of the large barns, where were stored quantities of hay, wagons, chariots and circus material of various kinds.
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Bridgeport, Conn.
Event Date
Last Night (Reported Jan. 8)
Outcome
animals safely removed; no human casualties mentioned; part of winter quarters burned, including hay, wagons, chariots, and circus materials.
Event Details
Part of the winter quarters of Barnum & Bailey's show was burned last night. Wild and exciting scenes occurred among the menagerie animals, which were taken out safely. Thousands gathered despite danger.