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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1922
Page
4
Fire Marshal H A Dykeman reports 75 injuries and 21 deaths in May 1922, ranging from babes to seniors, with causes including bonfires, matches, kerosene, and careless handling near stoves. The account chronicles tragic scenes of burns, shopping near gas, and dangerous child play, urging vigilance ahead of summer outdoor activities.
April figures show 845 percent of 302 fires and a $455,668 loss due to carelessness. Lightning caused $9,000 in unroofed buildings. One fire traced to incendiarism, 36 undetermined. Chimney sparks called departments 64 times, $29,381 loss. Smokers burned $31,921. 21 defective flues cost $21,805. Largest loss $52,491 from 18 defective electric wires. April 1922 fires equal to April 1921. but April 1922 saved $150,487 and had 11 fewer incendiaries.
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