Fires

A gasoline fire burns on board a ship in Syracuse, Sicily during the Allied invasion of the island in World War II.

A Liberty Ship is burning after the bombing off the coast of Sicily during the Allied invasion of the island in World War II.

Aerial view of a fire in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.

A group of unidentified people can be seen seated near a large bonfire in a wooded area. They are believed to be on a hunting trip in an unidentified location. Charles Thayer and also his wife may be included. Scanned image from negative held by Library.

The deck of the Army tanker SS Agate that was damaged by a fire in the harbor in Manila, Philippines. People on board are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

An Aerial view of the Army tanker SS Agate, after a fire on board was extinguished. The ship is in the harbor of Manila Bay, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton.

Fire at Emergency Control Administration Motor Pool on Azcarraga Street, Manila, Philippines, forces nearby families to evacuate. Smoke from fire can be seen in background. All are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

Interior of Kirby Bowling Alley in Independence, Missouri after a fire. This photo was sent to Senator Harry S. Truman by the owner of the bowling alley, Jim Kirby, who was seeking Senator Truman's help in getting material to rebuild the bowling alley.

Interior of Kirby Bowling Alley in Independence, Missouri after a fire. This photo was sent to Senator Harry S. Truman by the owner of the bowling alley, Jim Kirby, who was seeking Senator Truman's help in getting material to rebuild the bowling alley.

Roof of Kirby Bowling Alley in Independence, Missouri after a fire. This photo was sent to Senator Harry S. Truman by the owner of the bowling alley, Jim Kirby, who was seeking Senator Truman's help in getting material to rebuild the bowling alley.