Kings Cross fire disaster

Title

Kings Cross fire disaster

Genre

Interview

TX Date

19 Nov 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:55

Description

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Joe Kennedy talking about the speed of the fire spreading in the Kings Cross Underground disaster and the tragic deathtoll. Says they are investigating the wooden escalator where the fire occurred. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Joe Kennedy

Keywords

Deaths; London; Fires; Underground railway networks; Fire fighters; Fire services; Rescue work; Underground railway stations; Kings Cross Underground fire (1987)

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