Putney gas explosion

Title

Putney gas explosion

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

11 Jan 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:03:40

Description

Report on the visit of Employment Secretary Tom King to Putney after a massive gas explosion at a block of flats and continuing dangerous rescue operations and aftermath. Death toll stands at eight. King addresses the press; also speaking Fire Station Manager Brian Clarke; Mayor of Wandsworth Peter Donoghue; fire service Divisional Officer Jim Gurney(?). Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Tom King; Brian Clarke; Peter Donoghue; Jim Gurney(?)

Keywords

London; Injuries; Emergency services; Fire fighters; Gas explosions; Search and rescue operations; Dead bodies; Putney Hill; Safety in the home

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