Stack Fire
On Monday evening a large hay stack near the schools burt into flames as a result of over-heating.
The stack had been steaming for some three or four days, and was well alight inside.
Although there was a good supply of water from a fire hydrant near the schools, it was thought that none of the hay could be saved and the stack was allowed to burn out.
Brent Pelham
Fire
A serious fire broke out at Beeches, the resident of Major M.E. Barclay, joint master of the Puckeridge Hunt, on Thursday morning last.
The fire, which is stated to have been caused through a motor car back-firing, destroyed two valuable hunters.
Five other horses were rescued with difficulty, but the stables and newly-erected men's quarters were badly damaged.
The Bishops Stortford and Ware Fire Brigades were in attendance, and fortunately there was a good supply of water available.
Fire
What might have resulted in a serious outbreak of fire occurred in Norfolk Road about 2.30 on Wednesday afternoon at the house of Mrs W. Clark.
Mrs Clark went to the cupboard under the stairs with a lighted match, and it is thought that the glowing head of the match fell into a basket of brown paper.
Within a few minutes several articles of clothing, &c., were alight, and dense smoke filled the cupboard.
Mrs Clark's son and others who were assisting with the school sports in the football field, which adjoins the house, ran to the house and were successful in getting the burning articles outside. The loss is covered by insurance.
Fire at Cumberlow Green
A fire broke out at Cumberlow Green Farm on Thursday morning in last week.
Shortly before 6 a.m. a man noticed flames coming from a large thatched barn. The Baldock Fire Brigade was summoned, and were soon pumping water from a pond opposite.
The Brigade saved the barn, but "stood by" until late in the afternoon.
Mr Borlase, the owner, was away from home.
[Note from Alison - This is one of the farmers involved in the court case reported in this issue.]