Design for Disaster
Synopsis
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
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LAFD: "Design For Disaster" - The Story of the Bel Air Conflagration | 1962
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-01-06
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- Original Title
- Design for Disaster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Los Angeles City Fire Department
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Design for Disaster about?
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
Who directed Design for Disaster?
Design for Disaster was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Design for Disaster?
The principal cast of Design for Disaster includes William Conrad, William Miller.
When was Design for Disaster released and how long is it?
Design for Disaster was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Design for Disaster?
Design for Disaster holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).