| Forest Fires Blaze Rages Over Jersey Coast Area | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1558 |
| Catalog #: | 351229 | |
| Clip Number: | 351229-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 024-455-04 | |
| Timecode: | 00:43:01 - 00:43:54 | |
| Location: | New Jersey | |
| Year Shot: | 1951 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Fires, Forest or Brush LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New Jersey OCCUPATIONS: Fire & Rescue | |
| Description: | Thousands of acres of rich woodland are destroyed by wind-swept forest fires near Atlantic City. Fourteen fire companies combat inferno that razes several homes. Weeks without rain made the woods extremely dry and vulnerable to fire. Property loss is high and the destruction to natural resources is extensive. Establishing shot - A forest completely engulfed by fire MLS - A rural area of homes that are near the burning forest MS - Fire engines coming down the road with firemen ready to do battle with the fire MLS - Firemen manning the fire hose MCUS - A burning home MLS - People fighting the fire and others are stunned at the intensity of the blaze MCUS - Man shoveling dirt on the fire MCUS - A burning tree ablaze with fire | |
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