They advanced by short rushes while subject to severe fire from enemy machine guns.
After some setbacks, including a severe fire in 1898, so James decided to pull back from the shops.
The town experienced a severe fire on January 12, 1911, which destroyed the city's bank, two general stores, and a drug store.
When a severe fire threatened in 1996, the village was evacuated for three days.
On 14 August 1920, the plant suffered a severe fire which did $250,000 in damage.
On 5 July 1883 a severe fire damaged much of the town.
Around 14:42, another large explosion occurred, starting a second severe fire.
The school suffered a severe fire in the 1930s.
In 1992 the main building suffered a severe fire and was rebuilt by 1997.
It was one the most severe fires in the history of the city.