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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 10, 1956 reads, "Biggest major brush fire of year roared off Mt. Lukens down Dunsmore Canyon and momentarily threatened homes on Henrietta street. County firemen ringed area to protect homes, but a multiple plane water drop slowed advance long enough for camp crews to contain this section of 1,000-acre fire. More than 500 men are manning fireline."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Fires--California--Tujunga (Los Angeles) Mountains--California, Southern Dwellings--California--Tujunga (Los Angeles) Smoke--California--Los Angeles San Gabriel Mountains (Calif.) Tujunga (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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