Canaseraga, New York Fire

March 28, 1895

TOWN FIRE SWEPT.

CANASERAGA, N. Y., ALMOST WIPED OUT.

Half the Population of the Village Rendered Homeless

Canaseraga N. Y., March 28 – The entire business portion of this village and thirty swellings were burned this morning. The fire started at 12:40 and spread rapidly. A strong wind was blowing and the village had only the most primitive means for fighting the flames. Not until a special train had arrived from Hornellsville with two companies of firemen and a steamer was the progress of the fire checked. Half of the population are homeless. The total loss will be about $100,000. The insurance will not more than half cover it. No lives were lost in the fire but several persons were injured.

The Daily Review Decatur, Illinois 1895-03-29

Submitted & transcribed by Stu Beitler  Thank you, Stu!

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