That's when gas was competing with wood fired appliances and coal fired appliances and electricity.

那时天然气正在与燃木器具、燃煤器具和电力竞争。

Dozens of fire appliances rushed to the scene to help extinguish the blaze, though the district's narrow streets made access very difficult.

数十辆消防车已赶到现场帮助扑灭大火，但该地区狭窄的街道使救援力量很难进入。