This 1962 documentary tells the story of a fire that started on November 5th, 1961 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, and over the course of three days destroyed 484 homes, damaged 190 others, and burned over 16,000 acres. The $30 million disaster led to new laws by the city to eliminate wood shingle roofs and to clear dry brush away from homes. The film was produced by the Los Angeles Fire Department and is narrated by actor William Conrad
LAFD: "Design For Disaster" - The Story of the Bel Air Conflagration | 1962
Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
Not disclosed
Studio
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Title
Design for Disaster
Released
Feb 28, 1962
Rated
NR
Region of Origin
United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
27m
Status
Released
Studio
Los Angeles City Fire Department
