Bexar Co. TX: NEWS - Warehouse Razed by Fire November 6 1959
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San Antonio paper
A 2-alarm fire destoyed a large warehouse early Friday, leaving as yet 
unestimated damage and one fireman injured.
The warehouse at 108 E. Guenther was shared by three firms, the H.H. Wear 
Transport co., the Texas Bolt and Scew co. and the Mid-Continent freight 
lines,ine.
The first alarm came in at 3:45 a. m. first Asst. Fire Chief Henry Uecker 
turned in the second alarm at 3:48 a. m. He said the roof fell in just as he 
arrived.
The 1-story building, situated across the street from the Pioneer Flour mills, 
is made of corrugated metal and wood and measures 80 by 150 feet.
                         Fireman Hurt
Fireman I.G. Kalinoski was cut on the wrist by a piece of falling metal. He was 
treated and released at Santa Rosa hospital.
Seven engine and three truck companies were on hand, with assorted fire brass, 
including chief A.L. Rathke.
H.H. wear, operator of his own trucking firm, put his losses at $6000. He 
estimated the building's worth at $15,000.
He suggested the Texas Bolt and Screw co, loss would exceed $100,000. However, 
an oficer of that firm put theie damages between &15,000 and &20,000.
             Cause Unascertained
The owner, H.E. Colemere, refused to make any estimate.
Arson investigator L.L. Findley said the cause of the blaze is undetermined, 
but arson is not suspected. He said it started in the back of the building, 
which is operated by the Texas Bolt and srew co. 
The freight lines had shipments in transit stored there.
Wear said three trucks and five trailers were in the warehouse. They ranged 
from total losse to heavily damaged and were owned by all firms.

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