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Major blaze at waste tyre dump, Mitcham, Surrey
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Major blaze at waste tyre dump, Mitcham, Surrey
Even though WW2 was over, the NFS continued until 1948. The London Region covered the Greater London including Mitcham, Surrey, where this major fire broke out at a used rubber tyre dump at Carshalton Road on 2 June 1947. A London Fire Brigade pump-escape is set in and supplying water to fight the blaze
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1947 Billowing Blaze Carshalton Dump Dumps Escape Fires Major Mitcham Pump Rubber Surrey Tyre Tyres Firefighting
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity of a major blaze that engulfed a used rubber tyre dump located at Carshalton Road in Mitcham, Surrey, on 2 June 1947. Despite the end of World War II in Europe in 1945, the National Fire Service (NFS) continued its operations until 1948, with the London Region responsible for protecting the greater London area, including Mitcham. In this image, a London Fire Brigade pump-escape is prominently featured, supplying water to combat the inferno that had been burning for hours. The thick black smoke billowing from the tyres creates a stark contrast against the grey sky, while the road leading up to the dump remains deserted, a testament to the seriousness of the situation. The forties, a decade marked by rationing and reconstruction, saw numerous fires at waste tyre dumps due to the accumulation of discarded rubber from the war effort. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role the fire services played in ensuring public safety during this period.
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