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Devastating Mount Pelee eruption hits Martinique city
Terrible volcanic blast from Mont Pelee near St Pierre, Martinique, ignites flames and ash, trapping and killing many residents. Ship crews, including the Roddam and Kheddan, suffer intense fires and disappearances as the town is engulfed and surrounding areas report widespread destruction. News describes massive loss at the Guerin sugar factory and fear for thousands of inhabitants.
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Mont Pelee
Pierre
Martinique
St Pierre An
Hel
Blanche
Guerin
Jalon
Svort
Hillas
Missine
St. Tira
Myrtinigine
St. Vin*cent
Brital
Roddom
Castries Hachor Norecogniszable
Wiatter
Merre
Joseph Piidsino
Pussine
Weat
Indian and
Puna Telegraph Company
Moggal
Brition Royal Soall
Bak
Fort de France
Wittyers
Fort de E ¥ Fances
St. Pierre
Ailes
St Vincent
Kingston
St. Wincwsit
Dominica
St. Lucia