Site of the 1975 Gulf Oil fire (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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The refinery then owned by Gulf Oil Corporation in Philadelphia, located at Girard Point on the Schuylkill River in South Philadelphia, caught fire on August 17, 1975. This tragedy resulted in the death of eight firefighters of the Philadelphia Fire Department, injuries to 14 other firefighters, as well as the loss of Philadelphia fire apparatus.
At the height of this fire, the loss of the huge, sprawling refinery complex was regarded as a real possibility as a tremendous fire storm enveloped two storage tanks, piping, and the refinery’s administration building.
The massive fire reached 11 alarms.
At the height of this fire, the loss of the huge, sprawling refinery complex was regarded as a real possibility as a tremendous fire storm enveloped two storage tanks, piping, and the refinery’s administration building.
The massive fire reached 11 alarms.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1975_Philadelphia_Refinery_Fire
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Coordinates: 39°54'7"N 75°12'17"W
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