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Show EXPLOSION OF AN OIL STOVE CAOSES FIRE DN 27TH The explosion of an oil stove at noon today set fire to the home of C&arles Sharer, 447 Twenty-seventh street. The explosion occurred in the kit e lien li-en and the flames and smoke spread through the lower rooms and into the upper part of the house b way of the hallway and stairs. The woodwork wood-work and wallpaper are searched to some extent, but ihe arrival of the fire departments on the scene saved the home and furniture from being destroyed. The department was ealled to a vacant va-cant lot adjoining the Maginnls home, 2 779 Wasington avenue, shortly before be-fore l o'clock, a grass fire started by some small boys bavins threatened the home. The fire was extinguished before any damage was done. ' |