| Gas Blast Wrecks Plant | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1538 |
| Catalog #: | 362676 | |
| Clip Number: | 362676-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 022-218-04 | |
| Timecode: | 00:33:51 - 00:34:19 | |
| Location: | CHICAGO | |
| Year Shot: | 1949 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Explosions DISASTERS: Fires LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Illinois, Chicago OCCUPATIONS: Fire & Rescue | |
| Description: | Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Incredible scenes of destruction follow explosion at a gas generating plant. Hundreds were injured when thunderous blast blew out walls of building, rocking wide area and shattering windows nearby. Firemen battle flames for hours. | |
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