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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1928

Page

11

Fierce Blue Ridge Fire Quelled by Showers

A major blaze in the Rockingham area, linked to fires in Brown's Gap, burned about ten miles of timber and extended across a nine mile Deep Run stretch. Firefighters from Sam Baghs and Merbert Petterson battled 300 acres on the Albemarle side while officials investigate origin. Mrs Patterson suspects the Rockingham fire began there.

Harrisonburg Mi Owicon Park Rockingham Deep Run Grot Omarlottesgan Sambagh Fite Fawley Sere Vont Ardens Sane Newman Merbert Petterson Albemarle

Fire sweeps Blue Ridge slope in dangerous blaze

Warden Newman reports a rapid inferno on the Rockingham side crossing the mountain top and menacing a three to four mile stretch. Dry conditions and a heavy layer of leaves fueled the flames as firefighters worked at top speed to prevent a larger circle of fire before unexpected rain halted the spread at 12 80 o clock yesterday morning.

Fardtaonburg Rockingham Newman Asher al Rie Blue Ridge Brown's Gap

Celtic Rocked At Cork Harbor Still Pounded By Seas

The steamer Celtic grounded at the entrance to Cork harbor was still being battered by heavy seas. Salvage crews could not board due to danger. tugs withdrew to the harbor as much cargo remained aboard and the ship’s fate was feared. Mr and Mrs F B Crawford of Summit Point WV were in Winchester today on business.

Court House Winchester Germain St Ida Orndorff E. L. Orndorff Cobh Irish Free State Hner Celtic Cork Harbor F. B. Crawford Summit Point W. Va

Radio Listings Show Eastern Stan Programs and Concerts

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