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Major fire, Smithfield Poultry Market, London
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Major fire, Smithfield Poultry Market, London
A major fire at Smithfield Poultry Market, London, on 23 January 1958 -- firefighters working at the head of a tunnel to gain entry into the basement. 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. Date: 1958
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1958 Damage Hose Hosepipe Major Markets Meat Pipe Piping Poultry Smithfield Smoky Tunnel Firefighters Firefighting January
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