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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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