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History and Notes:
Context:
Title: Fire Scene
- Main Image: This postcard captures an intense scene of a building fire. Smoke billows from the structure, indicating a severe blaze.
- Building:
- Structure: The burning building appears to be multi-storied with significant fire damage on the upper floors. The architecture suggests it could be a commercial or large residential building.
- Details: Flames and smoke engulf the roof and upper windows. The facade of the building includes large windows and architectural detailing that is partially obscured by the fire and smoke.
- Firefighting Efforts:
- Firefighters: A group of firefighters, some on the rooftop and others on the ground, are actively combating the fire. They are using hoses to spray water onto the flames.
- Equipment: The firefighters are equipped with hoses and other firefighting tools. Water streams from the hoses are visible, directed at the burning sections of the building.
- Surroundings:
- Crowd: A large crowd of onlookers has gathered at a safe distance to watch the firefighting efforts. They are positioned on the streets surrounding the building.
- Adjacent Buildings: Nearby buildings, which appear to be residential homes, are visible in the background, providing context to the location.
- Atmosphere:
- The image conveys a sense of urgency and chaos, typical of a firefighting scene. The presence of onlookers adds to the dramatic atmosphere.
- Caption:
- The postcard does not have a visible caption indicating the location or specific details about the fire.
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