Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Smoke rises over the L.A. Harbor while a coast guard boat battles the fire that began when the Markay, an oil tanker owned by the Keystone Tankship Corp., exploded in the wee hours of the morning. The fire was fed by leaking gasoline and threatened at least five terminals in the harbor. At least 22 were injured and 9, maybe 12, people were killed. Damage was estimated at $10,000,000.
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1387_39351-01 39351 ark:/21198/zz00280s53
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Fire fighting--California--Los Angeles Disaster Harbors--California--Los Angeles Smoke--California--Los Angeles Events Explosions--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.)
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