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Prison Fire - Montreal Convicts In Flaming Riot

Prison Fire - Montreal Convicts In Flaming Riot
Clip: 361658_1_1
Year Shot: 1962 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1699
Original Film: 035-050-01
HD: N/A
Location: Montreal, Canada
Timecode: 00:06:58 - 00:08:07

Prison Fire - Montreal Convicts In Flaming Riot Eleven hundred rioting prisoners set six buildings on fire in Montreal's St. Vincent de Paul penitentiary. Thirty people are injured in the flames and fighting lasts for seven hours before both are brought under control. Aerial view of building on fire with black smoke pouring from the roof. Soldiers walking past camera - and guards. Fireman on top of ladder with hose.