Street Scene during the Para Rubber fire

20 December 1966

Interesting middle of street scene, background of other building along the street and on the corners of Cashel and Manchester Streets, watching crowds, background greyed out amongst the smoke contrasted in the foreground by the brighter dark colours of the firefighters and the open doors of engine, the fire insignia evident on an open door. A couple of flat hoses are not yet charged (filled with water), firefighters are likely to be setting these up. Different colours of helmets evident indicate different ranks, the white helmet may indicate seniority.
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Creator: Peter Basire

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - South

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2021 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH21-202

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Street Scene during the Para Rubber fire

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