January 29, 1955

January 29, 1955 - 13:15 Hrs. - 2-Alarms - Box 4142
261-63 Belmont Avenue at Rose Street
This excellent aerial view shows the fire at its height, spewing billowing clouds of smoke over the entire
neighborhood. At lower left is Truck 5's 1953 Pirsch Tillered aerial, with Engine 10's 1944 Ford/American-
LaFrance hose wagon next to it. Up Rose Street, at right, can be seen Truck 9's 1949 American-LaFrance
"700 Series" tillered aerial, with Truck 3's 1953 Pirsch tillered aerial in front of it.
Gary Knoller Collection

This ground-level photo shows the involvement of the ground-floor auto parts supply store. The aerial at
upper left is that of Truck 5, and at right is Truck 9. The rear of Engine 10's wagon is at far left.
Al Trojanowicz Collection