| FIRE-FIGHTING TEST A new foam, able to extinguish raging fire almost instantly, is demonstrated in London. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5527 |
| Catalog #: | 496308 | |
| Clip Number: | 496308-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/77 | |
| Timecode: | 01:21:59 - 01:23:34 | |
| Location: | London, England. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | EXHIBITIONS: Technology FIREFIGHTING: Equipment FIREFIGHTING: Exhibitions LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | "FIRE-FIGHTING TEST - Latest extinguisher is demonstrated at London Factory." London. A man holding a hose vertically from the ground. Hose is spraying a newly discovered chemical foam which is to put out the fire much more efficiently then the previous substances used. Pan across the ground showing layers of white substance while hose is still spraying. A fire is lit for the demonstration in a tank. Various shots of the fire raging violently. Men with hoses spray the new substance on fire, and the fire is extinguished in just over 30 seconds. | |
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