| Pier Fire Probed | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1625 |
| Catalog #: | 354473 | |
| Clip Number: | 354473-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 029-099-04 | |
| Timecode: | 00:38:06 - 00:38:41 | |
| Location: | Brooklyn, New York | |
| Year Shot: | 1956 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Damage / Aftermath DISASTERS: Explosions DISASTERS: Fires LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York | |
| Description: | Investigators search the debris of Brooklyn’s devastating pier fire and explosion, which killed 10, injured 400, and did $15 million damage, for the full story of the blast, including an explanation for the presence on the pier of 18 tons of explosive detonator, without fire department authorization. Establishing shot - Firemen walking under the pier another fireman has his hose armed with water shooting out putting out the rest of the demolished pier which is still smoldering. MS - The wooden part of the pier is destroyed with heaps of debris and any metal or steel that was there is twisted. MLS - A tug boat with its fire hoses airmed at the smoldering mess. | |
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