| MURREN - FAMOUS WINTER SPORTS PLAYGROUND Famous ski resort swept by forest fire. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5354 |
| Catalog #: | 243498 | |
| Clip Number: | 243498-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1349 | |
| Timecode: | 01:13:00 - 01:15:13 | |
| Location: | Switzerland | |
| Year Shot: | 1926 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Damage / Aftermath DISASTERS: Fires LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Switzerland | |
| Description: | Murren - famous winter sports' playground swept by forest fire, causing great damage before being extinguished by heavy downpour of rain. Switzerland Panning L/S of large hotel in front of snow capped mountains (the Alps). M/S of firemen with hose extinguishing last of fire, he stands on wall of burnt out building. Panning M/S of large house / hotel; the main part of the building has been burnt out, causing some parts to collapse. Various shots of burnt out buildings with mountains in background, in some shots firemen still fighting the blaze. | |
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