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Aftermath of major fire, Smithfield Poultry Market, London
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Aftermath of major fire, Smithfield Poultry Market, London
The aftermath of a fire at Smithfield Poultry Market, London, on 23 January 1958, looking east along the southern gangway, taken about 36 hours after the fire had broken out. Immense damage was caused to one end of the large market halls, but the fire was contained to the main structure despite being surrounded by other high-risk premises. In all 389 pumps and 1700 officers and men fought the fire during the 40-hour battle
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1958 Aftermath Damage Damaged Debris Destroyed Gangway Iron Ironwork Markets Meat Mess Poultry Rubble Ruin Ruined Smithfield Southern
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