Gloversville, New York, USA
1910 - TERRIFIC EXPLOSION FOLLOWED BY FIRE

GLOVERSVILLE, Jan. 16 - Ten lives were imperilled in a fire that destroyed a business block and living apartments in this city early to-night.

The flames followed a terrific explosion in the cellar of the building which blew out the doors and windows and caused a panic among the families residing in the structure. All were rescued, on invalid woman being carried to a place of safety though the flames.

The cause of the explosion has not been determined. The loss is estimated at $15,000 to $18,000.

The Post Standard
Syracuse, New York
January 17, 1910

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