Fires of the Past (silent, 1917)

This 1917 film, created for Fire Prevention Week in cooperation with the San Francisco Junior Chamber of Commerce, provides a haunting retrospective on the disastrous fires that have plagued San Francisco. The footage includes scenes of a rooming house engulfed in flames, a building collapse, and the chaos of ambulances navigating through crowds. It revisits the catastrophic 1906 earthquake and subsequent fires, underscoring the importance of fire safety. The juxtaposition of recent and past fires emphasizes the city's vulnerability and the need for vigilant fire prevention. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.