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William James
Public Fire Brigades
Age
56

Rank / Role
Police Superintendent

Brigade/Service
Leeds

Cause of death
Collapsed at scene of fire incident. Cause of death recorded as apoplexy.

Location died
Hospital

Injured

Location Injured
Messrs Stewart & Company, Patent Felt Cloth Manufactory, Camp Road, Leeds

Current Fire Authority
West Yorkshire

Further information

Superintendent of the Fire Brigade. Was in a room where three 'fire annihilators' were discharged. Type not stated. 

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