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Fire Fighters and Fire Hoses
A group of fire fighters standing in the street while two men are being raised on a moving ladder, which is attached to the back of a truck. Two other ladders are against the building. Fire hoses c...
Fire Fighters on Ladders
1910
Fire fighters on ladders climbing up to the windows of a burning building.
Fire Fighters
A group of fire fighters are standing in the street trying to put out the blaze from a nearly collapsed building. Smoke is billowing up from the remnants of the interior.
Fire Fighters in Alley
Seven fire fighters are in an alley putting out a fire in a building. Three of the fire fighters are running with a fire hose, while two other men hold the end and spray the water towards the build...
Fire Fighters with Fire Hose
Three fire fighters are holding a hose to put out a fire. One man is standing on a ladder, while water is pouring out of the building onto the sidewalk and into the street.
Building on Fire
1931
Groups of fire fighters work to put out a fire in winter. Smoke is billowing out the windows and covering the facade. A building on the far left has a sign for Andrae & Sons Co.
