17 JULY 1926, Page 3

We greatly regret to record a disastrous explosion which on

Saturday last destroyed the United States Navy's ammunition depot at Lake Denmark, New Jersey. The recent heat wave there culminated in a violent thunderstorm, and a magazine of high explosive was struck by lightning. Explosions of other magazines followed, wrecking two neighbouring towns. The loss of life was heavy and included 60 out of the depot guard of 80 Marines. •