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FIRE NEAR WITHERIDGE.

At 4 p.m. on Thursday the Southmolton Fire Brigade received a call to Lower Adworthy, near Witheridge. The Brigade turned out smartly, leaving the town within 11 minutes after the rveceipt of the message.

They arrived at the scene of the fire at 5 o’clock. They found two dwelling-houses in flames, the fire having originated, it is supposed, through a beam in the chimney.

Plenty of water was available, though it had to be fetched from a distance. Both houses were destroyed. The outbuildings were saved.

Among those who rendered assistance were P.S. Stone, Witheridge, and the police-constable stationed at Meshaw, who succeeded in saving some of the furniture, etc. 

The buildings were insured, but, unfortunately, the tenant, Mr. Robins, is not, and most of the furniture was lost.

Owing to the indisposition of Captain Kingdon, the Brigade – who were complimented on their smartness – were in charge of Foreman Dayment. They reached home shortly after midnight.