Hampton Beach, New Hampshire Fire
June 24, 1923
HAMPTON BEACH SAVED FROM CONFLAGRATION
HAMPTON BEACH, N H. JUNE 24--Fire
departments of six cities and towns fought early
today to save buildings in congested section of
Hampton Beach when fire broke out at 3 o’clock
in a garage. The garage housing 22 automobiles
at the time, was destroyed, a hotel adjoining
suffered heavy damage and two cottages were
burned, but the prevailing dead calm made it
possible for the firemen to prevent a further
spread. The damage was estimated unofficially at
80,000.
The Bridgeport Telegram, Bridgeport, CT 25
June 1923
FLAMES MENACE TOWN
Six Towns Send Aid, Saving Congested Section of
Resort.
Hampton Beach, N. H., June 25--Fire
departments of six cities and towns fought to
save buildings in the congested section of
Hampton Beach, when fire broke out in a garage
owned by Mrs. Laura
Bristol.
The garage, housing twenty-two automobiles, was
destroyed, a hotel adjoining suffered heavy
damage and two cottages were burned. The damage
was estimated unofficially at $80,000.
The fire was caused, firemen said by a short
circuit of wires in an automobile. A series of
explosions resulted as the fire reached the gas
tanks of cars in the garage for storage or
repair.
The News, Frederick, MD 25 Jun 1923
Transcribed by Helen
Coughlin. Thank you, Helen!
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