Destruction of houses, etc., to prevent spread of fire

(1) If it appears that the destruction of any house, building or other property, which is not itself on fire but is in imminent danger of taking fire, is necessary for preventing the further spread of such fire, the Superintendent may order the destruction of such house, building or other property, or any part thereof. (2) Previous to such order being made, verbal notice shall be given to the owner, or in his absence to the person in charge, if any, of the house, building or property about to be destroyed, which shall indicate what house, building or property is to be destroyed. (3) When the order for destruction has been given, the Superintendent shall allow as much time as may be practicable to elapse between the notice and the actual order for destruction, and he shall do all in his power to diminish, by removal of goods or otherwise, the damage about to be done by such destruction.