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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1959
Page
5
A reader outlines practical steps for handling small house fires before the fire department arrives. Emphasis on using Underwriters approved Class A water or foam extinguishers, proper placement of hoses, and avoiding water on oil fires. Stresses keeping exits clear and retreating to safety if in doubt.
A home safety article warns cords must not be frayed or misused and should not run under rugs or over heat sources. It advises having spare wall outlets installed by an electrician and regular motor maintenance to prevent fires from overloaded circuits and overheated devices.
A 24 year old service station employee suffered burns while helping to fight a blaze at Jubilee Service Station in Tisdale. Arnold Edwards battled the flames that caused about $3,000 damage to the garage and cafe. Fire Chief Norman Wilson blamed possible gas fumes ignited by a water pump and a short circuit in an electrical extension as the fire's cause. Flames crept to the attic. the service bay and living areas suffered extensive water and smoke damage. Fire responders were briefly hindered by a lack of nearby water.
A Friday morning blaze on Abernethy main street leveled seven buildings including the Moore and Bell general store and hardware, with losses estimated at 80000 dollars. Eight residents were left homeless as flames spread from Jack's bulk oil and gas station to nearby stores before 3 am.
Fire Commissioner WJ Carson urges steps to shield children from fire. He warns against leaving kids home alone and keeping matches out of reach. Emphasizes flame proofing costumes, supervising babysitters, and teaching children to drop and roll if clothing catches fire.
Fire devastated John Datema’s Saltcoats district farm near Yorkton killing about 800 seven week old turkey poults. A defective brooder heater is blamed as the cause while the blaze spared the building though total losses reach about 1200 dollars, partly insured. The incident follows other recent fires at turkey operations attributed to faulty heating units.
On Monday afternoon a porch blaze at 1722 Edward Street trapped a mother and her two younger children. Mrs. Eric Davis collapsed with fear as firemen fought the small fire, which caused under 50 dollars in damage, and she received on scene medical treatment.
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