2014.018.1130 Nixon fire 1981

Accession Num: 2014.018.1130

Negative Code: S1067-39

Extent:

Document Date: 1981-04-12 - --

Donors: Denis Stanley

Creators: Denis Stanley

Keywords: 1980s, automobiles, fire, Nakusp & District Volunteer Fire Department, and Nixon; Hugh 'Dit'

Locations: Glenbank

Physical Description:
1 b/w negative (35 mm)

Notes:
Bystanders watching smoke billowing from truck at Hugh Nixon home, Glenbank, 12 April 1981. Fire caused by leak in propane tank which ignited and sprayed flames across house, truck, and tractor. Truck was destroyed and rear of house was lost but main house and tractor were saved.