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THE FOURTH CONTEST took place at Glidden. In this tournament, the Manning team took second place in the hose, first in the hook and ladder, second in the engine, and first in the coupling race. It had been. previously agreed between Manning and Adel, that, the latter should get first money for the use of their hook and ladder truck, should Manning take first money. It is said by witnesses, to the : occasion, that the coupling race was the PRETTIEST RACE OF THE TOURNAMENT. The contest was,- two sections of hose were laid on the ground coupled together; the contestants, two coup- lers from each team, were to run 100 yards, break and make the coupling. This race was won by. W. F. Carpenter and A. L. Wright, who ran the distance and made the coupling in 141/2 seconds, cover- ing the hundred yards in 10 3:5 seconds and winning the race by 2 12 seconds ... It is said that the race between Carpenter and Wright, was as interesting a feature as any fete during the tournament. They were . so evenly matched that neither could gain an inch on the other, both covering the distance in exactly the same time.
For the benefit of the team in practicing, they purchased in June of 1887, 300 feet of tournament hose, a half interest of which was pur- chased by the town. which seemed to display a very liberal attitude. The hose was purchased for $150.00. There was also two speaking trumpets, รก play pipe and a practicing coupling purchased at the same time: : This placed the company in good condition for practice and effective results. The company applied for, and was admitted to membership of the Iowa Fireman's Association in the spring of this year. THE SIOUX CITY TOURNAMENT this year was the most important event in which the team ever took part. The team was composed of,- J. W. Marrow, P. M. Loes, James Hathaway, W. F. Carpenter, A. L. Wright, D. W."Patton, Frank Laird, William Hathaway, E. M. Funk, Peter Murray, Frank Ferguson, L. M. Conk- ling, J. P. Arp, Charles Coe, Frank Arney, Joseph Bemrose, Fred Miller and William Coe. The team's practice time was 47 seconds for 300 yards on a slow track: At the tournament they entered in the "49 second class" and won third money. In the "46 second slass", they would have taken third money had their hose: not been tramped on by some parties who had no right on the track .. In this race, they made a record of 39 seconds, the second best time made during the tournament. This was the first state tournament in which they had taken part, and
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consequently, they were not "onto the tricks" practiced by some of the professional teams.' After this year, the interest began to wane, and the team finally disbanded.
THE PRESENT HOSE AND FIRE COMPANY number, in all, twenty six members as follows :- President, J. P. Arp; Secretary, W. B. Parrott; , Treasurer, E. K. Johnson; Chief, William Wunrath; Asst. Chief, Fred Miller; Trustees, William Wehrman, Peter Stephany and C. J. Larson; Members, H. M. Free, Clinton Kenyon, George Shelldorf, John Grelck, John Frahm, Martin Brunnier, Julius Ruge, C. ,H. Reinholdt, John Schnoor, Herman Grau, Charles Schmidt, Edward Breckenridge, August Reimer, R. Wohlers, H. P. Hansen and D. W. Patton.
Manning District Fair.
J. W. Gardner was the first person to agitate the question of organ- izing a district fair association at Manning, and it was through his efforts that the first meeting of the citizens, for the purpose of con- sidering this question, was called, January 20, 1883. By July 19, sub- scriptions to the amount of $2000.00 had been subscribed, and the selec- tion of the grounds had been placed in the hands of a competent com- mittee. The second meeting of the association was held in Callison's hall, July 27. At this meeting, the articles of incorporation were per- fected under the name "Manning Union Fair and Driving Park Association". The last Article (number 27) provided for the follow- ing officers: '"The officers of this corporation, until the first election of officers, shall be conducted by the incorporators as follows :- Presi- dent, U. L. Patton; Vice-President, H. D. Kadeleff; Treasurer, George Tank; Secretary, W. J. Marrow." The purchase of grounds, erection of buildings, construction of track, the drawing up and acceptance of a constitution, by-laws and track rules, and printing of premium list was all referred to competent committees.
The land selected for the location of the track and grounds was :- the north three quarters of the south east one fourth of the north east one fourth, and the south one fourth of the north west one fourth of the north east one fourth of section 20, belonging to Mrs. Grant, there being in all, about 50 acres,
At the meeting of July: 31, the officers named in" the articles on incorporation: were elected, also the following directors,- J. H. Hall, James Bartley, . C. E. Arney, H. N. Grant, "H. Stocker, H. Grube, L. Eden, H. G. Jones of Audubon and P. B. Hunt of Harlan.
THE FAIR WAS OPENED TO THE PUBLIC for the first time, October 2, 1883. The second day the gate receipts were
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$500. On the third day, the fair was posponed a week on account of rain, and opened Monday, October 10. Friday, the closing day, over 1500 people assembled for the finalle. All in all, the fair was a grand success, and the attendance would have been quadrupled, had the weather been more favorable.
THE SECOND ANNUAL FAIR was held September 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19, of 1884. The total receipts were $2680.30, while the fair, in general, was a great success.
The track records made this year, are as follows :-
Entry
Purse
First
Second
Third Time
Ladie's Driving
Mrs. H. M. Hire
Mrs. J. L. Hall
Trotting, Double
M. Hire
C.A. Arney
E. F. Hislabeck
Three year old
$50
Rocky Mountain Baby
Boy Billy
Happy Jack
Three minute class $100
Estella
Avoca Boy
Greedmore 2:41
Two thirty class
$200
Estella
Avoca Boy
Chiqua
Pacing
$200
Boy Billy
Magnolia
Pumpkin Seed
1:50
Trotting, free for all 1
$400
Black Bradshaw
Rufer Jr.
Avoca Boy
Running, half mile
$100
Black Rambler
Glenwood
Nellie Mont
5312
Chief
Running, mile
$100
Black Rambler
Glenwood
Nellie Mont 1:54
and repeat
Chief
Mile dash
$100
Black Rambler
Mat Fisher . Wild Mary
1:59
The "free for all"
was considered a "dead steal" from the associa- tion, by "pooling" and dividing the money.
FOR THE YEAR 1885, the officers were,- President, U. L. Patton; Vice-President, H. D. Radeleff; Secretary, W. J. Marrow; Asst. Secretary, W. C. Henshaw; Treasurer, D. W. Sutherland; Directors- Wm. Johnson, and James Bartly of Audubon County; Carey, Arney and P. Miller of Crawford County; E. Shafenberg, Henry Grube and E. M. Kelley of Carroll County.
The fair was held September 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18. It excelled all those of previous years in exhibits and attendance, and was con- sidered a great success generally. One of the most interesting features of the fair, was the SHAM BATTLE, fought on Friday, by the old veterans and Company E., Ist. Regiment, State Guards. Probably the greatest danger that threatened the success of the association at this time, was the freedom with which they permitted gambling and licensed shell games and "fortune wheels". Where . spirited speeding is made, gambling always follows, yet it might have been possible to have re- stricted it to such an extent that its immoral effect would have been scarcely noticible, and not so repugnant to the great majority who were opposed to such amusements.
For this year, the following records were made in the speeding ring :-
J. A. SEXTON
H. G. A. BRUNNIER
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In the walking, trotting and running race- the horses were to walk the first circuit, trot the second and run the third. Nora won' First, and Tuckahoe, Second.
The two-forty class, trotting: Callamore, First; Mollie Buncher, Second.
Running race, best two out of three: Ida's Pet, First; May Flow- er, Second; Slycer, Third.
Running, five furlong, best three in five: Cole Younger, First; Ida's Pet, Second; Slycer, Third.
Novelty trotting race: The purse was,- Io. to win the first cir- cuit, $20. to win the second; $30. to win the third and $40. to win the fourth. Selena won the first circuit and Ida's Pet won the rest.
THE FAIR OF 1886 was considered a great success, and the weather was very favorable for affording a large attendance. This was the first year in which the association made expenses, they cleared about $600. This year, stronger protests were made against gambling machines and fakirs games, than ever before. The license was placed at $30., and as high as fifteen "gambling joints" were found on the ground.
Among the drawing features of the fair was the HOSE RACE, in which the Manning Team won First place. Their time for running 200 yards, breaking and making coupling, was 3414 seconds. There was an excellent display of stock and farm implements, and the floral hall was filled in every department.
The record of the speeding ring was as follows :-
Three-year-old trotting, half mile heats.
Horse
Owner
Place
Purse
Time
Blackwood King
1
$25.
2:2
Fanny B.
M. Hire, Manning, Ia.
2
$10.
Fannie Imps
P. M. Loes, Manning, Ia.
3
Two-forty, trotting.
Nellie Sherman
Sam Baird, Dunlap, Ia.
1
$100.
2:39
Robert McFarland
W. A. Thomson, Waucama, Ia.
2
$60.
Bulah
R. Shires, Hastings, Michigan
3
$40.
Patsy R.
H. Hicock, Mason City, Ia.
Dist.
Davenport
R. J. Boyd, Defiance, Ia.
Dist.
Two-thirty, pacing.
Finnigan
E. L. Cormichel
1
$100.
2:32
Anna J.
D. D. Johnson, Weeping Water,
2
$60.
Neb.
Mollie Cooper
G. D. Hay, Oscaloosa, Ia.
3
$40.
Half-mile, running.
Countess
W. E. Oakley, Kearney, Neb.
1
$50.
5334
Mayor Henning
C. E. Howard, Lexington. Ia.
2
$30.
Colonel Austin
John Bagly, Vail, Ia.
3
Minnie B.
J. B. Fisher, Sioux City, Ia.
Dist.
Black Rambler
John Hunter, Audubon, Ia.
Dist.
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Three-minute. Trotting.
Victor Wilkes F. L. Rathbun, Denver, Colo. 1
$100. 2:4512
Bulah R. Shires, Hastings Mich. 2
$60.
Robbie Burnes H. G. Burt, Boone, Ia.
3
$40.
Irish John
Wm. Cloughly, Audubon, Ia.
Dist.
Sir Isaac Newton R. Newton, Missouri Valley, Ia.
Dist.
Three-fourths mile, running.
Mayor Henning
C. E. Howard, Lexington, Ia. L
$50. 1:22
Countess
W. E. Oakly, Kearney, Neb. 2 Dist.
$50.
Iowa Jim
Butler & Hoxford, Cherokee, Ia.
IN 1887, the fair was held on the 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14th of September. The first three days of the fair were well attended, but the financial success was impaired the 13th and 14th which prevented the horse and hose races.
In May of this year some of the stockholders of the Association wished to discontinue their connection with the same and withdrew. This action necessitated a re-organization, which took place May 7th. The new articles of incorporation were drawn up, and the Association continued under its old name. One of the principal Articles in the by- laws was the prohibition of gambling on the grounds. Another strong feature of the new organization, was its strong backing which included nearly every business firm in the city.
The new officers of the Association, for this year, were :- President D. W. Sutherland; Vice President, C. D. Dewing; Secretary, A. T. Bennett; Treasurer, Henry Hoffmann; Directors .- D. W. Sutherland. C. D. Dewing, A. T. Bennett, Samuel Bingham, C. E. Arney, Chris. Grube and H. D. Radeleft.
THE ANNUAL FAIR OF ISSO was a great financial success for the Association, netting them about $200. One of the principal attractions was, a balloon ascention and parachute leap, which failed to tike place on account of the negligence of the Aeronaut, and an un- favorable wind.
The speed ring for this year developed the following record :-
Two year old, trotting.
Horse. Alligator Mohican
Owner. C. A. Saunders, C. B. Ia.
J. B. Henshaw, Manning, Ia.
Pearl
J. R. Benson, Manning. Ia.
Three-minute, trotting.
Rowly
D. F. Hire, Manniug. Ia.
Peggy Dan Webster
L. L. Bond. West Side, Ia.
H. Smith 1
First Second Third
Pied Tar
C. A. Saunders
Place. First Second Third
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Running.
Jack White W. T. Abbott First Wild Irishman T. F. Tyson Second Malvin H. Third Fourth
Whip Shaw
J. S. Sanford Wm. Porter
THE FAIR OF 1890 was a success although, probably, the most notable event was the accident which befell Greeno, a running horse which belonged to James Prichard, of Camanche, Iowa. Greeno was the fastest horse on the track and gave great promise of being a record breaker. It appears that a conspiracy had been formed by the jockie's of the other horses to either permanently injure, or kill him, in order to get him out of the way. Greeno started fifth from the pole but was soon "rubbing" the two leaders and pulled out for the lead, as they rounded the curve through cut on the south end of the course. The two leaders seeing that all was likely to be lost, "cut" to the outside of the track and crowded Greeno and his rider into the bank, throwing both and causing the bursting of a blood vessel in Greeno's neck. Greeno died before he reached the stables. This was only one of the many exciting incidents of the race course.
The interest and attendance was so stunted by the depression in business and the dry season, that the receipts were not sufficient to warrant the advisability of holding a fair in 1894.
THE LAST "RACE MEET" of the Driving Park Association, was held July 3 and 4, 1895. This was one of the most successful meetings that the association ever held although it was the last. Over three thousand people were in attendance, many coming from a great distance.
The first race was the three minute trotting. Out of thirteen entries there were six starters. Geneva drew the pole and after num- erous attempts to score, the starter signaled "go". For a while it looked as though Uncle Dick would win the heat, but he fell behind in the last quarter and Geneva finished First, Uncle Dick a close Second, while May Rene was distanced. The next heat, in point of time was a surprise to every one. In this heat, Almont Sherman first got down to work, and though Geneva "played hard" for the first place, Almont was "too strong" and led under the wire in 2:32, with Geneva, Second. In the third heat, Geneva was ruled out for fouling Edward A. The score is as follows :-
Horse. Ist. Heat
2nd. Heat
3rd. Heat
4th. Heat Place
Geneva
I
2
Fouled
Uncle Dick
2
4
2
3
2
Edward A.
3
3
4
2
3
May Rene
Distanced
Lady Gloster
5
5
3
4
4
Almont Sherman
I
I
I
I
Time
4 2:36 14
2:32
2:37
2:4012
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In the 2:30 trotting, there were five starters. pole, and it took but little time to get a start.
Bluebird drew the The first heat was taken by Bluebird who would have distanced the field, had he not been held in. Farmer, instead of being shut out, was given fifth place on the claim of a foul. In the next heat he crowded Bluebird for first. but the "play up the stretch" was not swift enough for the blue stallion who led the field under the wire with Farmer a close second. Now came the critical time. Bluebird wanted another heat to close the race: but Farmer was a "stayer"; and in this heat, he started out determined to lead to the finish. Farmer would probably been given First place, had he not fouled Bluebird on the first turn. Though he came under the wire first, the claim of a foul was sustained, thus giving the Manning horse first money. Rosario was given Second, while Farmer was set back to Third place. The score is as follows :-
Horse First. Heat
Second. Heat
Blue Bird I
Quaker Boy 3
I 4 2
Distanced 3 2
Third Second
Rosario 2
3
Oscar B.
4
5
Distanced 2:31
In the Half-mile, running, Red Bird was the favorite, but the Mann- ing people kept their eye on Honest Pete. The score was as follows :-
Horse Ist. Heat
2nd. Heat I
Place
Red Bird
I
First
Honest Pete
2
Banner
Mart
3
2
Second
Green Webster
3
Bathhouse
Time 5334
533/4
In the 2:40 class, Clemmie C. drew the pole but could not hold it and it went over to Oscar B. The score is as follows :-
Horse Ist. Heat
2nd. Heat
3rd. Heat
Place First Second
St. Seba
I
I
I
Lear Cossac
2
2
3
Clemmie C.
3
3
2
Third
Jestina
Distanced
Time
2:35
2:36 1/2
2:3434
The most exciting race of the day was the 2:25 trot. Spokane was the favorite. Following is the score :-
Horse
Ist. Heat 2nd. Heat
3rd. Heat
4th. Heat
Place
Pilgrim
4
I
I
I
L. Cafferty
I
4
4
3
First Third
Spokane
2
3
2
3
Second
N. Sherman
3
2
3
4
Third
Time
2:32
2:32 1/2
2:32 12
2:34
Time
2:37
2:34
Third Heat I
Place First
Farmer 5
W. E. SHERLOCK
GUSTAV STEGEMANN
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The last race was the 34 mile running. Red Bird was First; Billy L., Second; Mart, Third, while Green Webster succeeded, ad- mirably, in being shut out.
THE GROUNDS WERE SOLD, in 1896, to Samuel Bingham, for $1700. For a time, there was some agitation of converting the grounds into a park, which, we are sorry to say, lacked the proper amount of push.
The Manning Improvement Association.
In an issue of the Monitor dated May 12, 1887, was the sugges- tion,- that the citizens take some effective step towards building up the town by making it a suitable place for industries. "With this object in view, Major Dewing called a meeting of the citizens at the Germania Hall, Monday evening, May 16. The band headed the procession to the hall, and in a short time, an enthusiastic congregation had assembled. || After temporary organization, rousing speeches were made by Dr. Williams, Smith, Salinger, Barnes, Jay, Patton and others. Dr. Williams said "that the first assential in making a boom, was, to cultivate friendship with one another. It was a good plan to begin at home by cleaning up the yards, streets and alleys, and when a stranger came to see the town with a view to locating, or otherwise, everything would present an in- viting aspect! During the progress of the meeting, a saloon keeper and one or two others went out into the country and set on foot a proposition to boycott Manning with their GERMAN FRIENDS unless the sa- loons were opened forthwith, within the incorporated limits. The farmers attended the meeting, and through their spokesman, William Martens, presented their case. They wanted PERSONAL LIBERTY, and if they could not get it in Manning, they would go elsewhere to do their trading. They failed, however, to get the co-operation of their kinsfolk in the town, and, realizing their failure, left the hall vanquished."
An organization was effected with the following officers :- Pres- ident, D. W. Sutherland; Vice President, Henry Hoffmann; Secretary and Treasurer, C. D. Dewing; Co.n.nittees- Soliciters, J. W. Martin, J. W. Barnes and Henry Hoffmann; on Constitution and By-laws, R. R. Williams, W. J. Marrow and B. I. Salinger; on permanent organization, C. D. Dewing and O. E. Dutton. Members enrolled,- John Jay, C. S, Lawrence, J. C. Oard, U. L. Patton, G. W. Umphrey, M. Hoffmann, H. Siem, G. L. Gorman, J. Karstens, J. S. Wilson, L. P. Brigham, H. Rohr, J. H. Chenoweth and F. T. Laird.
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A meeting for the permanent organization, was held May 30. The permanent officers were :- President, D. W. Sutherland; First Vice President, U. L. Patton; Second Vice President, Henry Hoffmann; Secretary, C. D. Dewing; Treasurer, George Tank. The object of the organization was,- that should any person seeking a place to. engage in manufacturing of any kind, become known, it was reported to the executive board who were empowered to offer inducements that would not be ignored. It was known as the Manning Improvement Association. Its object was :- to promote the financial prosperity of the town. This movement, really, did the town much good, in as much as, it induced many to inprove their homes, and place things in a more presentable appearance, which would not have been done under ordinary circum- stances.
PARK HOTEL. Facing Main and Fifth Streets. Looking South East.
Fires.
The first fire in Manning occured December 28, 1881. in what was then known as the Callison Building and is now the City Hotel. The upper story was being fitted up for a hall, and the shavings had caught fire from the stove while the carpenters were at dinner. By heroic efforts, the fire was extinguished, having done but little more than consume the shavings, and char the carpenters tools 'and lumber that was being used in finishing the room.
ON APRIL 16. 1882, about 9:00 o'clock, the second fire occured while the greater part of the citizens were attending the church services which were being held in the Callimore Hall. The alarm was given
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just as the minister was pronouncing the benediction. A rush was made for the stairs, but a panic was avoided by a few steady persons who had a quieting and governing influence over the rest.
The fire caught in the store of Heinzman Bros. & Moody, which stood three doors south of the corner of Main and Third streets, and by the time an attempt was made to get at it, the room was so filled with smoke and flame that it was impossible to enter the building. This firm saved nothing at all. Callamore & Priest's store stood next on the north. The goods of this firm were carried out, but in great haste, and they were greatly damaged. One of the families resided up stairs, and barely escaped- one young lady decending from a window by means of a ladder. Wetherill & Morsch's store stood adjoining this, on the corner. The goods were nearly all taken out. On the south of Heinzman Bros. & Moody, was the grocery store of Whealen Brothers. Some goods were saved, but in a damaged condition. Next was Stocker's Meat market, and Gestenberg's saloon. Adjoining this was Dr. Wright's building, occupied by Hoffmann & Schoop as a general store. Some of these goods were removed but were greatly damaged. After these, the postoffice went, and then the store of McQuaid & Hamilton. Their goods were carried into the street. The next three rooms belonged to M. L. Freelove,- the first was occupied by W. M. Fullers, 'as a harness shop; the next as a law office and dwelling; and the third by Freelove's restaurant and family. Most of the contents of these rooms were removed. On the corner stood the large building of Webb & Hartenhoff, used as a saloon and residence. All of these buildings were a total loss. On the opposite side of the street every building was scorched and every glass front cracked to pieces. Near- ly all of the buildings in the block were emptied of their contents, as were those of the block south. Considerable duimage was sustained in this way.
The losses and insurance were as follows :-
Loss
Insurance
Owner
Building
Stock
Building
Stock
Wetherill & Morsch
$1600.00
Damaged-
$ 700.00
$1800.00
Callamore & Priest
$1200.00
Damaged -
$ 750.00
$1500.00
Heinzman Bros. & Moody
$1400.00
Total - $5000.00
$1000.00
$4800.00
Whealen Brothers
$ 450.00
Total - $1000.00
$ 300.00
Fred Gestenberg
$2000.00
Total-
$1600.00
$ 250.00
Hoffmann & Schoop
$1200.00
Partial-$4500.00
$2200.00
Seth Smith
$1000.00
J. L. McQuaid
$1000.00
McQuaid & Hamilton
Partial-$2500.00
$1500.00
M. L. Freelove
$2000.00
Partial-
Light
Webb & Hartenhoff
$2500.00
Partial-
$1200.00
On opposite Blocks
$ 400.00
Damaged-
Covered
Covered
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THE FIRE OF JULY 13, 1882, started at about 2:00 o'clock a. m., and was the third large fire that the town had sustained. At that hour Mr. Sims, who was the night watchman, noticed a bright light shooting out from between two buildings situated on Main and Third streets. The building on the corner was occupied by Joseph Loch, as a saloon, and the one adjoining, by W. F. Howard as a meat market and dwelling. The buildings stood two feet apart. The fire, at the time the alarm was given, was well under headway. It had been started at the ground, and had burned up between two studding, spreading out between the joist in the second floor and going on up to the roof. Before the fire was brought under control, a part of the roof was burned off and the building greatly damaged.
"The fire was the work of an incendiary" says the Monitor of that date. "Kerosene was thrown against the buildings on the outside, and, some say, on the inside as well. Auger chips were picked up im- mediately below where the fire was started. and a piece of charred wood, containing the auger hole was found. There are two or three theories, but we prefer to express no opinion".
The building was covered by insurance to the amount of $700.00, and the tables and fixtures to the amount of $550.00. Howard's stock and fixtures and Mr. Woolman's household furniture were removed. Mr. Woolman used the second story of the adjoining building as a residence: Mr. Howard sustained some damage, while Mr. Wool- man's damage was very slight. The damage sustained by Mr. Loch, was estimated at $400.00.
A SECOND ATTEMPT AT INCENDIARISM, was made Monday, July 31, at about 5:30 a. m. This fire was also started in the basement of the building of W. F. Howard which was occupied. by him in the first story and basement as a butcher shop, while the second story was used as a dwelling. Kerosene had been freely sprinkled . through the basement and ignited. The fire was discovered by Mr. Wetherly just as it was breaking through the first floor. However, it was extinguished before much damage was done. This fire was start- ed close to where the former fire was set. Howard and his partner, who lived in the building, are said to have been away from home, on a visit, at the time the fire occured.
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