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1963: Forest Fire with Heavy Smoke over Memphis Tennessee

1963: Forest Fire with Heavy Smoke over Memphis Tennessee

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  • Year1963
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationMemphis, Tennessee, United States
  • Duration15s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1963 · Memphis, Tennessee, United States
  • StatusPartner License

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Forest Fire with Heavy Smoke over Memphis Tennessee — Clip Details

1963: Distant forest fire seen from Memphis, Tennessee, with thick plumes of heavy smoke rising into the dark grey sky. The ominous clouds of pollution loom over the landscape, capturing a moment of environmental danger and heat. This vintage 8mm home movie footage offers a rare glimpse of a real-life emergency, showcasing the raw power of nature and the community's awareness of fire safety. The scene unfolds outdoors, with the open sky and distant flames creating a dramatic, nostalgic atmosphere. Ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects exploring mid-century American life and environmental events.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
15s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68659576

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1199 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1963
Reel-level location note
memphis tennesee
Date
1963 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Memphis, Tennessee, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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