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Four Buildings Damaged as Flames Ravage Arkansas City
Five stores in four buildings were destroyed or heavily damaged by flame and smoke in Arkansas City Kansas. The blaze began at Parm an Furniture and spread quickly to adjoining stores. Firefighting crews from Ponca City Blackwell Wellington and Winfield aided the city department. Five firefighters were injured including Fire Chief Ed Johnson. Several residents were treated for smoke inhalation and the blaze prompted evacuations along Summit Street. Estimated losses approached half a million dollars.
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Arkansas City
Kan. B
Ponca City
Okla
Blackwell
Wellington
Winfield
Summit Street
Ed Johnson
Thomas Beinhorn
Steve Joy
Gerald Thomas
Farley Rhodes
Parman Furniture
Ray Day Army Surplus
Montgomery Ward & Co
Madison