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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated July 2, 1957 reads, "Firemen directs water toward wall of fire that swept 400 acres near Solemint Junction along Highway 6 and threatened Bermite Powder Co. plant. More than 100 men fought blaze. Lack of wind aided in quick control."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Fires--California--Los Angeles County Fire fighters--California--Los Angeles County Men--California--Los Angeles County Brush--California--Los Angeles County Mountains--California, Southern Los Angeles County (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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