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Fire at Izmir, British Dennis Pump engine in action

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Fire at Izmir, British Dennis Pump engine in action

The Great Fire at Izmir, British Dennis Pump engine in action on the waterfront - note the railway lines, laid by the French. Date: 1922

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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Ablaze Aflame Damage Damaged Dennis Izmir Lines Plumes Pump Smyrna Smyrne Waterfront 1922 Firefighter Firefighting


EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intensity of the Great Fire of Izmir, which ravaged the Turkish city in 1922. The image shows a British Dennis Pump engine in action on the waterfront, battling the inferno that had engulfed the area. The fire, which started on September 13, 1922, spread rapidly, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The photograph offers a glimpse into the chaotic scene, with flames and smoke billowing into the sky, and the damaged buildings and railway lines in the foreground. The French railway lines, visible in the photo, add an intriguing historical context to the image. The French had laid the tracks as part of their occupation of the city during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The presence of the British Dennis Pump engine, however, suggests that international aid was being provided to help combat the fire. The Great Fire of Izmir, also known as the Smyrna Fire, was a turning point in the history of the city and the region. It marked the end of the Greek presence in the area and led to the exchange of populations between Greece and Turkey. The fire caused extensive damage to the city, with an estimated 50,000 Greeks and 30,000 Turks becoming refugees. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of fire on communities and the crucial role that firefighting efforts play in mitigating the damage. The image also serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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