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Firefighters in action, Victory Place, SE17
Firefighters in action with hosepipes during a fire at a warehouse in Victory Place, Southwark, SE17, on 27 April 1958. Seen here in the main entrance of the building -- two jets had been at work inside the warehouse but had to be abandoned following the collapse of the roof. Date: 1958
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1958 Action Appliance Blaze Blazing Flames Helmets Hose Hosepipe Hosepipes Hoses Jets Main Silhouetted Smoky Southwark Victory Warehouse Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen Se17
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In the heart of Southwark, London, on a chilly April night in 1958, Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade (LFB) were in the midst of a heroic battle against the flames engulfing a warehouse at Victory Place, SE17. The photograph captures the intensity and determination of these brave men as they fight the blaze with their hosepipes. The main entrance of the building serves as the stage for this dramatic scene, with two jets of water being sprayed inside the warehouse. However, the situation took a turn for the worse when the roof collapsed, forcing the firefighters to abandon their efforts inside. Despite the setback, they continued their battle against the flames from outside. The night was dark and smoky, with the silhouettes of the firefighters and their equipment standing out against the fiery backdrop. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and dedication of the firefighters during the 1950s, an era when firefighting techniques were evolving and the risks were even greater. The hoses, helmets, and other equipment were the same as those used in the past, but the determination and skill of the firefighters were timeless.
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