Firefighters fighting the flames in the window

20 December 1966

Firefighters fighting the flames in the window

20 December 1966

Vertical view of firefighters fighting the fire from the veranda and fire escapes, their hoses now aimed at the windows with visible flames.
Winner of best collection in the 2021 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

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-PH21-210

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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