May 13, 1949 Holland Tunnel Fire

mack

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FDNY, Jersey City FD and Port Authority responded to serious fire in Holland Tunnel caused by ignition of 55 gallon drum of carbon disulfide which fell off truck. Second fire started when 2nd truck carrying turpentine later ignited from first fire.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holland_Tunnel_fire
 
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