 The projectile power of the explosion scattered burning debris widely across Newcastle; and the blast peeled off roofs as if to receive this flaming rain.One hundred yards of street frontage—offices, shops and warehouses—were in a short time in flames, the conflagration running up the hill, Butcher Bank, to Pilgrim Street.A second conflagration, in a triangle bounded by Pilgrim Street, Butchers Bank and George's Stairs took hold.