Danger of Fire. 1 8 3 



nightly in every occupied set of lines, and that in 

 no case is there such a thing as a flue or chimney 

 to conduct the smoke and sparks to the outer air, 

 and also the extremely combustible nature of these 

 buildings, &c., it seems very surprising so few 

 accidents occur. If once a thatched building in 

 these climates catches fire, especially in the hot 

 season, there is little chance of extinguishing- the 

 flames. The only course is to destroy a portion 

 of the building or roof, and thus, if possible, 

 interrupt their course. 



