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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Valley Times photographers Jon Woods and George Brich were covering the fire when they became part of the story. They were the first to reach a young girl who had succumbed to smoke inhalation and call for help. Photograph caption dated July 6, 1960 reads, "Unidentified fireman carries smoke victim, Lois Clark, 14, to waiting vehicle that took her to Valley Receiving Hospital during 40-acre brush fire action. At right, Valley Times photographer Jon Woods opens car door. Girl was treated and released."; See images #00114970 through #00114971 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Woods, Jon Valley Times (Firm)--Employees Fires--California--Los Angeles Photographers--California--Los Angeles Fire fighters--California--Los Angeles Teenage girls--California--Los Angeles Emergency vehicles--California--Los Angeles Benedict Canyon (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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