Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Fire fighters with a hose at the former site of the Golden State Fireworks and Display Co. plant the night of a fireworks explosion (Feb. 7, 1940). The blast was felt 40 miles away, injured four, and damaged many nearby homes. Cause of the explosion is suspected to be decomposing firework shells, or possibly a gopher chewing on powder. Damages estimated at $100,000 Handwritten annotation from nitrate negative: Redondo Fireworks Explosion Text from original nitrate sleeve: Fireworks shop explosion at Redondo Beach Feb. 7, 1940; Bragg, Howard and Floyd; Denman, Nettie -Rev.Mrs.(home)
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1387_22680-03 ark:/21198/zz0025gwnt
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Disaster Fire fighting--California--Redondo Beach Explosions--California--Redondo Beach Fire fighters--California--Redondo Beach Golden State Fireworks and Display Co
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