Newspaper cutting:
9th December 1899
Warminster: In the early hours of yesterday morning, a destructive fire broke out at the Grange, the residence of Mr R Coles, involving the loss of an extensive malting house, an office, stable and various implements.
The fire was discovered shortly after three o’clock in the morning by Miss Coles. She immediately raised the alarm and Mr E.L. Coles hurried off to summon the fire brigade, which arrived soon after. By that time, the fire had obtained such a hold on the malthouse the roof had fallen and the debris was burning fiercly. They set to work with a will, and with the assistance of many willing helpers got the flames under control. At nine o’clock the brigade left the smouldering ruins.
The damage exclusive of the building is estimated at between £300 and £400.