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Aftermath of a factory fire, Fire Force Area 34, WW2
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Aftermath of a factory fire, Fire Force Area 34, WW2
National Fire Service firefighters from the former Middlesex Fire Brigade (integrated into the London Region), damping down following a serious fire at the Old Jam Factory in Sipson Road, West Drayton, Middlesex
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1943 Aftermath Area Collapsed Damage Damaged Damping Debris Drayton Factories Hose Hosepipe Hosepipes Hoses Integrated Lane Middlesex Region Rubble Ruin Smoky Firefighters Sipson
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a devastating factory fire that occurred at the Old Jam Factory in West Drayton, Middlesex, during World War II. The date was 1943, and the scene before the brave firefighters of the former Middlesex Fire Brigade (now integrated into the London Region) was one of ruin and damage. The Old Jam Factory, located on Sipson Road, had been reduced to a smoldering heap of rubble and debris. The collapsed building, once a bustling hub of industry, now lay in ruins, its walls and roof replaced by a maze of twisted steel beams and broken masonry. The fire, which had raged for hours, had left the area a smoky and hazardous place. The firefighters, wearing their heavy coats and helmets, are seen diligently damping down the area to prevent any further spread of the flames. Hoses and hosepipes are strewn about, evidence of the intense effort to contain the blaze. The fire hoses, still wet from their use, lie limp on the ground, a testament to the tireless work of the firefighters. The Old Jam Factory fire was a stark reminder of the dangers that came with industrial production during wartime. The image of the firefighters at work, amidst the ruins of the factory, serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the men and women who risked their lives to protect their communities during the dark days of World War II. This photograph, taken by the London Fire Brigade for the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a powerful reminder of the past and the sacrifices made in the name of safety and survival.
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