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LCC-LFB Warehouse fire, Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey
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LCC-LFB Warehouse fire, Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey
A major docklands fire at Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey, SE London. It happened during a particularly cold spell for March. The attack on the fire by a large number of firefighters and their hoses resulted later in the sight of frozen water (9 March 1931). Date: 1931
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1931 Bermondsey Burnt Butlers Cold Docklands Frozen Icicle Major Rubble Ruin Warehouse Warehouses Wharf Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a major fire that ravaged a warehouse at Butlers Wharf in Bermondsey, SE London, during a bitterly cold March in 1931. The image shows a large group of firefighters from the London County Council Fire Brigade (LCC-LFB) valiantly battling the flames, their hoses stretched out in an attempt to contain the blaze. The icy conditions of the winter month are evident in the frozen water cascading from the hoses, transforming into icicles that hang precariously from the ruins. The once imposing warehouse, now reduced to a pile of rubble and charred timbers, stands as a testament to the destructive power of fire. The docklands area, a hive of industrial activity in the 1930s, was no stranger to such incidents, but the combination of the extreme cold and the intensity of the fire made this an exceptional event. The firemen, dressed in their heavy coats and helmets, work tirelessly to extinguish the flames, their faces etched with determination and focus. The scene is one of both destruction and resilience, as the community comes together to face the challenges posed by the elements and the fire. This photograph, taken in the early 1930s, offers a poignant glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the strength and camaraderie of the fire brigade were essential in protecting the city from the threats of fire and the harsh realities of the winter weather.
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