| ONE MINUTE NEWS - POISON FOG Poison fumes blanket American town of Donora killing 20 people and leaving 400 sick. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 8250 |
| Catalog #: | 34840 | |
| Clip Number: | 34840-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 48/90 | |
| Timecode: | 10:23:08 - 10:23:43 | |
| Location: | Donora, Pennsylvania | |
| Year Shot: | 1948 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Environmental Accident DISASTERS: Victims ENVIRONMENT: Pollution, Air HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Hospitals HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Treatment INDUSTRY: Factories, Misc LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Pennsylvania | |
| Description: | ONE MINUTE NEWS - POISON FOG Poison fumes blanket American town of Donora killing 20 people and leaving 400 sick. Donora, Pennsylvania, United States of America (USA). LS General view of fog over Donora. LS General view fog over town showing chimneys of zinc factory in background which are said to be responsible for the production of 'poisonous fog.' SV Two beds with oxygen tents. Nurse attending one patient who is suffering from the effects of 'Poison fog.' (respitratory problems) CU Nurse with patient in oxygen tent. LS General view showing zinc factory chimneys smoking in background. LS General view of a street in Donora with lights on. LS General view across river. | |


