| London's Smithfield Market Burns | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1643 |
| Catalog #: | 355370 | |
| Clip Number: | 355370-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 031-008-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:50:07 - 00:51:10 | |
| Location: | London, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1958 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Damage / Aftermath DISASTERS: Fires FIREFIGHTING: Work LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London OCCUPATIONS: Fire & Rescue | |
| Description: | In a blaze reminiscent of the worst days of World War II, London’s vast Smithfield meat market burns in one of the capitols greatest fires since WWII. The fire began in the markets underground callers turning miles of tunnels into a smoke filled maze. The conflagration last 2-days resulting in total destruction that defies fire-fighters. Establishing shot - In the darkness of London you see a conflagration that lights up the sky and silhouettes of fire fighters battling a hopeless cause. MCUS - Two firefighters holding a fire hose expelling water. Looking up - Upstairs of the building where fire is lashing out at the sky. CUS - Profiles of two firefighters directing the water coming out of the hose at the uncontrollable fire. MS - A horrendous sight as the fire outline the windows and doors of the building. Parts of the building is starting to collapse. OHS - The skeletal remains of the building engulfed by the fire. The skeletal remains collapsing down to the earth leaving nothing by charred bits of metal and wood. MS - In the darkness of the night a tower is collapsing. | |
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