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For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.