Eureka Reporter | 1907-07-05 | Page 4 | Colorado Town Wiped Out

colorado town wiped out florence colo the business aril an I 1 nain residence portion of coal creek was wiped out by fire friday the fire started at the alt alf salmon bot fling works and while men fighting this a strong wind spread the ahe flames rapidly and houses were set on fire three blocks away by the flying embers to add to the loss the water in the town reservoir gave out early and people were compelled to go without drinking water A con serva lve tive estimate of losses Is from to there was no loss of life