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GLC-LFB Fifty pump fire, Tooley Street, Southwark
The biggest blaze of the decade was fought at Wilsons Wharf, near Tooley Street, Southwark, in the summer of 1971. It was the same location that cost the life of Londons Fire Chief, James Braidwood in 1861. A number of firefighters were seriously injured when a flashover occurred and others. like the fireman pictured, were affected by the toxic smoke from the disused cold store warehouse
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1971 Ambulance Ambulances Biggest Blaze Cold Decade Fifty Hurt Injured Pump Southwark Store Tooley Toxic Vehicles Warehouse Wharf Wilson Wilsons Wounded
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