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Fires Still Rage

Alternate Titles
  • Fires Still Rage: One of many buildings looted and burned during Watts' riot area is still aflame as firemen have difficulty entering area. Blazes were common throughout Imperial-Avalon district as firemen had to have police escort to enter area.
Publisher (American, founded 1846)
Date1965
ClassificationsPhotograph
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage area: 8 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. (22.5 x 16.5 cm) 9 7/8 x 8 in. (25.1 x 20.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Will Potter
Object number2023.457
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