Vic: Fire hits Christmas shop

AAP General News (Australia)
12-14-2004
Vic: Fire hits Christmas shop

Quick action by neighbours and firefighters saved a Melbourne Christmas decorations
factory from destruction early this morning.

Firefighters have praised neighbours for immediately alerting emergency services when
they heard explosions and spotted flames at the Christmas Cave in Wellington Street in
Collingwood about 12.45 am (AEDT).

Metropolitan Fire Brigade Commander COLIN HARRIS says the large factory is situated
between two fire stations and firefighters were on the scene within minutes.

Commander HARRIS says the fire has been contained to three rooms and most of the stores
of Christmas decorations were spared.

He says the damage bill is expected to be about $90,000, with some structural damage
to internal walls, ceilings and Christmas decorations and to wiring contained in the roof.

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KEYWORD: CHRISTMAS (MELBOURNE)

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