| STOP PRESS A terrible fire engulfs oil refinery works in Texas City, USA. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5640 |
| Catalog #: | 354 | |
| Clip Number: | 354-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 47/32 | |
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| Location: | Texas City, Texas | |
| Year Shot: | 1947 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Fires | |
| Description: | STOP PRESS Introductory Intertitle reads: "Texas Disaster - Fire Blasts Oil City". Texas City Disaster. The tragedy took place on April 16, 1947 and started with a mid-morning fire on board the French registered vessel SS Grandcamp the Port of Texas City. Texas City, Texas, United States of America (USA). LS Aerial view of the terrible fire raging with the white oil storage drums visible round the rim of the fire. MS Chemicals flaring up as the fire reaches them. CU Smoke, studded with flame billowing up. LS Rescue workers getting stretchers ready etc. MS Red Cross workers preparing refreshments for rescuers. Various shots of flames and smoke. Aerial views of the fire spreading across the oil installation / refinery. | |
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