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May 23, 1899
The Sun
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A practical test of the fire drill at the House of Refuge on Randall's Island revealed a small blaze in the airshaft, which inmates evacuated orderly for; attendants extinguished it without external aid.
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Fire Alarm on Randall's Island.
There was a practical test last evening of the efficiency of the fire drill in the House of Refuge on Randall's Island when a blaze was discovered in the airshaft in the centre of the main building. All of the inmates responded to the fire call and marched out in good order. Although an alarm was sent out and 16 Engine, on East Twenty-fifth street, went to the foot of East Twenty-sixth street to take the Island ferry, its services were not needed, as the fire was a small one. It was extinguished by the attendants of the institution.
There was a practical test last evening of the efficiency of the fire drill in the House of Refuge on Randall's Island when a blaze was discovered in the airshaft in the centre of the main building. All of the inmates responded to the fire call and marched out in good order. Although an alarm was sent out and 16 Engine, on East Twenty-fifth street, went to the foot of East Twenty-sixth street to take the Island ferry, its services were not needed, as the fire was a small one. It was extinguished by the attendants of the institution.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Fire Alarm
Randall's Island
House Of Refuge
Fire Drill
Evacuation
Where did it happen?
Randall's Island, House Of Refuge
Story Details
Location
Randall's Island, House Of Refuge
Event Date
Last Evening
Story Details
A small blaze in the airshaft of the main building was discovered, prompting a fire drill where inmates evacuated in good order; the fire was extinguished by attendants without need for external fire services.