Fire Buffs promote the general welfare of the fire and rescue service and protect its heritage and history. Famous Fire Buffs through the years include New York Fire Surgeon Harry Archer, Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler, New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and - legend has it - President George Washington.

Friday, September 13, 2019

GRAY BUILDING, LOS ANGELES




On Nov. 6, 1939, a spectacular fire at the five-story Gray Building in Los Angeles claimed the lives of two city firefighters. Joseph Kacl of Truck Company 3 died when a floor collapsed, and on Dec. 11 John C. Hough of Engine Company 3 succumbed to injuries sustained while attempting to rescue Kacl.
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