Summary
Dan Merrill, a fireman celebrated for his daring rescues, is abruptly discharged after his physiological aversion to smoke renders him incapable of remaining in a burning chamber. His dismissal becomes fodder for his adversaries, who whisper to his sweetheart, Mary Fenton, that Merrill's exit betrays cowardice. Determined to reclaim his honor, Merrill embarks on a covert pursuit of a criminal syndicate that masks robberies with arson, leaving a trail of smoldering evidence. As he shadows the felons through a labyrinth of infernos and intrigue, his ingenuity and bravery surface anew, culminating in a climactic showdown where he extinguishes the flames of deceit, restores his standing with the fire department, and secures his bond with Mary.
Synopsis
Dan Merrill is discharged from the fire department where he has distinguished himself because he is physically unable to stay in a smoking room. His enemies tell his girl, Mary Fenton, that he is a coward. But he proves his efficiency by trailing a gang of crooks who have been responsible for robberies in which they covered their tracks by starting fires. Once more a hero, he squares himself with the company and with the girl.
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