Canvas Print : Kemmendine - basha fire - Rangoon
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Kemmendine - basha fire - Rangoon
Kemmendine - basha fire - Rangoon - Fire-fighting equipment arrives promptly and Doug and I got to watch it extinguished and surrounding houses being wet down by hoses from water trucks. About 65 bashas burned. Date: 1951
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1951 Arrives Basha Burma Burmese Doug Extinguished Myanmar Rangoon Surrounding Trucks Watch Promptly
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the vibrant colors and rich detail of the past with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image, "Kemmendine - basha fire - Rangoon," showcases the intensity of a firefighting scene in Rangoon from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the arrival of fire-fighting equipment, as Doug and the photographer document the prompt extinguishing of the flames and the surrounding houses being hosed down by water trucks. Our premium canvas prints bring history to life, adding a unique and intriguing touch to your home or office decor."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, the bustling scene of fire-fighting efforts unfolds in the heart of Rangoon, Burma (now Myanmar), in 1951. Smoke billows from the remains of 65 destroyed bashas, traditional Burmese wooden houses, as emergency responders work diligently to contain the blaze. Doug and an onlooker watch intently as fire-fighting equipment arrives promptly on the scene. The air is thick with the acrid smell of burnt wood and the hiss of water being released from hoses attached to water trucks. The surrounding houses, though unscathed for now, are being meticulously wet down to prevent the fire from spreading. The fire-fighting crew, dressed in protective gear, work tirelessly to extinguish the flames, their determined expressions a testament to their commitment to safeguarding the community. The 1950s were a pivotal time in Burmese history, marked by political instability and social change. Amidst this backdrop, the prompt arrival of fire-fighting equipment and the collective efforts of the community to contain the blaze serve as a poignant reminder of the resilience and solidarity that defined the era. This photograph offers a glimpse into a moment in history, capturing the raw energy and urgency of a community coming together to face a common challenge.
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