Fewer Fires in 1954 But Damage Rises in Area
The Winchester Frederick Clarke region logged over 300 fire alarms in 1954, with damage near 295000, down from 1953 alarm totals but higher than prior years. No lives were lost in 1954, arson tied to several large fires, and Clarke County posted about 125000 in damage.
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Roy Rogers and U S Fire Losses in 1954
The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports 1954 fire damage across the United States totaled 870.984 million dollars, down 316 percent from 1953’s 903.4 million. December losses reached 83.881 million, up 36 percent from November and slight rise from December 1953.
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