| Fires Ravage Riviera: 32,000 Acres Burned as Tourists Flee | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1739 |
| Catalog #: | 426733 | |
| Clip Number: | 426733-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 038-065-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:00:48 - 00:01:58 | |
| Location: | French Riviera, France | |
| Year Shot: | 1965 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Fires, Forest or Brush FIREFIGHTING: Work LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France, Riveria OCCUPATIONS: Fire & Rescue | |
| Description: | The most devastating fire in the history of the French Riviera sweeps over 32,000 acres, driving thousands of tourists & residents to refuge on the beaches. Along with residential areas, there were many campers led leaving tents and trailers behind. Many landmarks, including the famed Grand Hotel, were destroyed. TLS - firefighters & fire trucks on site, night, flames burning along horizon in BG. LS - raging forest fire, night. TLS silhouette of firefighter against wildfire, night. MS - sweaty firemen pulling fire hose through brush, night. Panning LS aftermath of wildfire, burned hillside, day. TLS/MS - burned buildings, homes, campers, etc; debris. | |
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