Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 July 1905 — Ten Victims of Oil Fire. [ARTICLE]

Ten Victims of Oil Fire.

Houston, Tex., July 26. —Ten bodies were recovered from the oil tire which has done so much damage in the Humble field. All of the victims were negroes. Search is being continued for other bodies. The loss Is now estimated at $875,000 in oil and tank damage. The fire is still burning, but is confined to an erea 100 acres in extent.