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Topic: The 1974 Hutchinson Nationals fire
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March 23, 2010 at
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In time I will post this in "The Videos" thread, but for now I think it should stand on its own. David Smith Jr of Oklahomatidbits has honored us with this rare piece of historical footage. It is unedited.
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March 23, 2010 at
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I have heard about the footage Roger Cornish (current KWCH 12 Anchor person) shot but I have never seen it until today. It is still horrifying!
Warren Vincent
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March 23, 2010 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: Racing From The Past on March 23 2010 at 02:08:27 PM
I have heard about the footage Roger Cornish (current KWCH 12 Anchor person) shot but I have never seen it until today. It is still horrifying!
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I remember when the fire occurred. There was a lot of discussion about it but I never talked to anyone that knew much about it. Did the drivers get out of the big fires? I don't remember hearing of any fatalities. Was dust/vision the cause of it?.. Luther
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March 23, 2010 at
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No fatalities, but it was close. Dutch Ter Steege in OkC gave me a very insightful account of the causes. It was several things really, and they all came together at the wrong time.
Too much dust
too many cars -A and the B were thrown together
And one specific car that didn't have a bladder.
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