Mr Matthias Wright jun., whilst sitting in his kitchen at the Half Moon Inn, heard a crackling noise coming from his chimney. On inspection it became evident that a large beam of timber was charred nearly through and had been smouldering probably for some days. Mr Wright broke into the chimney, and, with a good supply of water, averted damage. The house belongs to the Colchester brewing Company, and is insured. Ipswich Journal, April 1895**