Fire at Vernham Dean

The fire involved three thatched cottages.

Using the village pond the brigade were able to save the fire spreading to surrounding property although much was thatched.

The cause is indicated as defective flue unfortunately neither of the main losers were insured

The Crew
Cpt F.A.Beale
Fm J Stevens
Fm C Jerome
Fm Alexander
Fm Noyce
Fm Cornelious
Fm J Davis
Fm W Blake