Design for Disaster

Design for Disaster

1962
27m
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Overview

This 1962 documentary tells the story of a fire that started on November 5th, 1961 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, and over the course of three days destroyed 484 homes, damaged 190 others, and burned over 16,000 acres. The $30 million disaster led to new laws by the city to eliminate wood shingle roofs and to clear dry brush away from homes. The film was produced by the Los Angeles Fire Department and is narrated by actor William Conrad

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Los Angeles City Fire Department
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date February 28, 1962
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt35435044

Cast

William Conrad
William Conrad

Narrator

William Miller
William Miller

Self-Chief Engineer-Los Angeles Fire Dept.