Dense volumes of black smoke continued to be emitted for some time, and as these alarmed the policemen on duty near the spot, they hastened for the assistance of the fire engines kept at the Westgate and Manors Stations.
A quantity of refuse lime was promptly secured, and its application to the burning tar soon put an end to all fears of the conflagration spreading.  Dense volumes of black smoke continued to be emitted for some time, and as these alarmed the policemen on duty near the spot, they hastened for the assistance of the fire engines kept at the Westgate and Manors Stations.  The members of the different brigades lost no time in their preparations, but when they reached the works their services were not required.