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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 26, 1956 reads, "Fireman stands helpless as flames destroy home of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Knur, 8760 Chatlake Dr., Chatsworth. Note useless hose which fireman is unable to bring into action because water supply has gone dry. Estimated 300 acres of brush and grass were burned in Chatsworth Lake Manor district in area's second fire in two days. Investigation revealed that fires had 'apparently been set.'"; See images #00146605 through #00146606 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Fires--California--West Hills (Los Angeles) Fire fighters--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--West Hills (Los Angeles) Lost Architecture--California--West Hills (Los Angeles) West Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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