| FOREST FIRE CONTROL Forestry Commission fire brigade put out small fire in Thetford Chase Forest, Norfolk. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7133 |
| Catalog #: | 35923 | |
| Clip Number: | 35923-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NP 219 | |
| Timecode: | 01:54:18 - 01:55:26 | |
| Location: | Thetford, Norfolk | |
| Year Shot: | 1948 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Fires, Forest or Brush FIREFIGHTING: Work LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Norfolk | |
| Description: | Thetford, Norfolk. L/S of lane passing through Thetford Chase Forest, C/U fire-warning sign. L/S smoke rising from area of woodland. L/S of fire lookout tower. M/S Forestry Commission officer in tower (fire spotter); he reports fire by phone. M/S female telephonist receiving call. Various shots of Forestry fire brigade truck and motorcyclist leaving station and arriving at scene of the fire. Men unfurl hoses attached to large water tanks in back of truck. M/S of officer in tower looking through telescope. M/S of man directing hose at small fire. According to narrator this is not a real fire but a demonstration for the camera. | |
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