The Royal Hotel fire happened during the middle of the day. The fire also caused considerable damage to adjoining shops. Edward Hupe, porter at the hotel, was arrested on a charge of attempting to burn it down.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Date:          March 17, 1909

In the early hours of Sunday May 15, 1977 fire destroyed the cattle pavilion which was being used to store wool by Feltex Wools Ltd. The fire destroyed or damaged $1 million worth of wool and razed the $200,000 building. This fire was one in a s...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Pascal Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1977