Fire at Knapp Electrical Works

Fire at the Knapp Electrical Works.

Fire was discovered Tuesday morning about 3 o'clock in the factory of the Knapp Electrical works at Chicago. The fire started on the third floor and communicated with the floor above. The fire department was soon at work playing upon the flames, but before the fire could be controlled the machinery and stock throughout the building was thoroughly wet, and the damage from water exceeded that caused by fire. The building was stocked from cellar to garret with wire, electrical appliances of all kinds, annunciators, etc., and the damage from water will necessarily be large. A portion of the machinery is ruined.

Myron A. Knapp, manager of the works, was in New York City when the fire took place. He was at once notified and immediately started for home. The extent of the damage cannot be estimated until his return, nor can any definite statement be made as to the loss sustained. It is believed that the damage is entirely covered by insurance.