1968: Firemen Attempt to Put Out Large House Fire with Water Hose in Wauconda

Year1968
Decade1960s
LocationWauconda, Illinois, United States
Duration5s
Price$178 USD
Collection1968 Wauconda Illinois

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Firemen Attempt to Put Out Large House Fire with Water... — Clip Details

1968: Firefighters battle a large house fire in Wauconda, Illinois, using a water hose to extinguish flames and black smoke billowing from the structure. This vintage 8mm home movie footage captures the intense effort to contain the blaze, with firefighters working under pressure as the building suffers total loss. The scene reflects a dramatic moment of emergency response in a mid-20th century American community, preserved in authentic retro film quality. Ideal for historical documentaries, nostalgic content, and archival storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67943519

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1137 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: barn building darrell rd
Reel-level year note: 1968
Reel-level location note: illinois
Date: 1968 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Wauconda, Illinois, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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