1947 Oil tanker on fire in US
April 22, 2026
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as posted by the channelDate: 30th June 1947
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
USA: California: Los Angeles:
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FIRES 11.000 ton tanker explodes in Los Angeles. Desperate efforts by Fire Brigade saves further damage
SHIPPING 11,000 ton tanker explodes and catches fire in Los Angeles
Disasters and Accidents; Ships and Boats
explosion, gasoline, flames, fire fighters, fire brigade, fire trucks
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