Warehouse Fire

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1635

Date Released

3 Oct 1960

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Warehouse Fire. DESCRIPTION: The fire, just off London’s Euston Road, started with a series of explosions, when a pile of rubber cables caught alight. A lot of film and stage electrical equipment was stored in the building. 60 firemen tackled the blaze, which threatened adjacent clothing factories, and a hundred people had to be evacuated from houses near-by. The warehouse and its contents were pretty well burnt out, but the Brigade prevented other damage or loss of life. SHOTLIST: Key scene - GV smoke and fumes coming out of burning warehouse. GV firemen tackling the blaze. MS firemen running. MS firemen with hose. GV blazing warehouse. LS firemen on ladder fighting the fire. MS firemen on roof of building. MS firemen with hose on top of building. GV street with firemen, water spurting through window. CU water spurting through window. LS fireman on ladder fighting fire. GV fire engine with hose on ground. Aerial shot firemen in street with hose. MS firemen on top of building. LS same. MS fireman going through attic window. GV burning warehouse. GV same.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Vehicles; Accidents and disasters

Locations

London; England

Card file number

81182

Credits:

Commentator: Jeffrey K. Shearley
Camera: John Davies

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