Post by NZBC on Nov 19, 2009 18:37:03 GMT 12
GREAT FIRE AT OHAKUNE TWENTY SHOPS DESTROYED OUTBREAK
VERY HEAVY DAMAGE CAUSED.
A disastrous fire occurred at Ohakune originating m the Defence Office at 12.30 this morning. Twenty shops and their contents in the, business centre of the town, were completely destroyed. In the absence of water and fire-fighting facilities the fire brigade and public were helpless in stemming the flames.
two empty shops, Lee Chong fruiterer;
VERY HEAVY DAMAGE CAUSED.
A disastrous fire occurred at Ohakune originating m the Defence Office at 12.30 this morning. Twenty shops and their contents in the, business centre of the town, were completely destroyed. In the absence of water and fire-fighting facilities the fire brigade and public were helpless in stemming the flames.
two empty shops, Lee Chong fruiterer;