| Chicago Fire. | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1609 |
| Catalog #: | 353612 | |
| Clip Number: | 353612-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 028-707-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:21:29 - 00:22:26 | |
| Location: | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Year Shot: | 1955 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Fires FIREFIGHTING: Work LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Illinois, Chicago OCCUPATIONS: Fire & Rescue | |
| Description: | Audio is low on screener A holocaust rages through the night, the city's worst industrial fire in over 20 years, destroying a cracker factory and 3 other factory buildings. At least 39 are injured seriously, while damages are estimated at as much as 2 1/2 million dollars. MCUS - Nighttime shot of a fire raging and flames shooting high into the sky. MCUS - Silhouettes of the burning buildings and silhouettes of the firemen fighting the blaze with fire hoses. MCUS - High tension lines on fire. MCUS - Silhouette of an electrical worker. MLS - Silhouette of the burning buildings with fire and smoke pouring out and the water streaming from he fire hoses. CUS - Fire hoses and water shooting out at the fire. MLS - Silhouette of the burning building and a huge ball of fire. | |
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