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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
2
The year ago blaze in Shafter destroyed Justensen's and Sprouse Reitz stores after a tin shed ignition suspected by firemen as the probable cause. Lee Stover and Jim Albright alerted responders, but smoke and wind shifted the battle as Fire Chief Melvin Parrett directed crews from nearby towns.
A major blaze in Shafter damaged multiple businesses on Central avenue before 10:30 a.m. Firefighters, aided by a new Bakersfield pumper and 16 volunteers, controlled the flames. Fire chief Alerik Keiner praised drills and readiness as senior volunteer Finkbeiner recalls years of service.
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