For the second time during the same week the Rushden Fire Brigade were on Saturday evening called to a village outbreak of fire. A call was received from Hargrave at 10.52, and in response to the electric bell summonses the whole of the brigade turned out in a very short time. Under the direction of Captain Knight, the men soon reached Hargrave, only to find, however, that the outbreak had already been subdued. It transpired that an elderly man had upset a candle whilst in bed, and so set fire to the contents of the room. The neighbours succeeded in putting out the flames before much damage was done, except to the contents of the room, which were spoilt by smoke and water, but as the building was a thatched one, and there was a quantity of other thatched property in the vicinity, the vicar had already sent messengers for help. When the brigade arrived they thoroughly inspected the premises, and satisfied themselves that all danger was past before returning to Rushden. The house was occupied by Mr. Thomas Cobley, who is also the owner, and the premises were fully insured.