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Story: Historic earthquakes

Fireman in the wreckage

Fireman in the wreckage

After the water supply dried up, firemen were powerless to do anything. This fireman is walking through the wreckage, with no way to fight the fires.

About this item

Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery, Hawke's Bay Cultural Trust Collection
Reference: 7729b

Permission of Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery, P.O. Box 248, Napier, New Zealand must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Eileen McSaveney. 'Historic earthquakes', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 9-Feb-12
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/historic-earthquakes/6/4