January 5th.

1 killed.

Cast-iron Boiler for heating water for a horse shower bath, fixed behind an ordinary fireplace. Burst and caused great damage, owing to the pipes being frozen. There was no safety valve.

No.6. Barr.

January 9th.

1 killed, 3 injured.

Kitchen Boiler, which burst because the supply pipes were stopped by frost, and there was no safety valve.

No.7. London.

January 11th.

1 killed.