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  1. ▶ The Southwest Boulevard Fire by kmbctv
  2. 2 KMBC Total News - 9/16/1977 - Part 1 of 4 by kmbctv
  3. 3 KMBC Total News - 9/16/1977 - Part 2 of 4 by kmbctv
  4. 4 KMBC Total News - 9/16/1977 - Part 3 of 4 by kmbctv
  5. 5 KMBC Total News - 9/16/1977 - Part 4 of 4 by kmbctv
  6. 6 Close Up: The Flood Of '77 - Part 1 of 4 by kmbctv
  7. 7 Close Up: The Flood Of '77 - Part 2 of 4 by kmbctv
  8. 8 Close Up: The Flood Of '77 - Part 3 of 4 by kmbctv
  9. 9 Close Up: The Flood Of '77 - Part 4 of 4 by kmbctv
  10. 10 KMBC-TV 1980s Station ID by kmbctv
  11. 11 KMBC-TV 1980s Sign-On by kmbctv
  12. 12 "Whizzo The Clown" Reunion by kmbctv
  13. 13 Go Behind The Scenes Of 'The Day After' by kmbctv
  14. 14 KMBC's 1984 "Breakfast" Promo by kmbctv
  15. 15 Walt Bodine: Introduction To Walt by kmbctv
  16. 16 Walt Bodine: Muehlebach Presidential Suite by kmbctv
  17. 17 Walt Bodine: Streetcar Named Desire by kmbctv
  18. 18 Walt Bodine: Junkyard Right Of Way by kmbctv
  19. 19 Walt Bodine: News Overkill by kmbctv
  20. 20 1984 St. Patrick's Day Parade by kmbctv
  21. 21 1985 Reagan Inauguration by kmbctv
  22. 22 Larry Moore's 1985 Gardening Tips by kmbctv
  23. 23 1985 Royals Victory Parade by kmbctv
  24. 24 Who Says You Can't Mountain Climb In KC? by kmbctv
  25. 25 Balance Everything In Motorcycle Trials by kmbctv
  26. 26 Signing Santa Brings Joy To Deaf Children by kmbctv
  27. 27 Ice Fishing's Cold, But Thrilling by kmbctv
  28. 28 The Flood Of 1951 by kmbctv
  29. 29 1987 KMBC "Tornado Safety" Promo by kmbctv
  30. 30 KMBC's 1987 "People" Promo by kmbctv
  31. 31 KMBC's 1987 "Horse Sense" Promo by kmbctv
  32. 32 Len Dawson's NFL Hall Of Fame Enshrinement by kmbctv
  33. 33 KMBC 9 FirstNews - 2/15/1988 - Part 1 of 5 by kmbctv
  34. 34 KMBC 9 FirstNews - 2/15/1988 - Part 2 of 5 by kmbctv
  35. 35 KMBC 9 FirstNews - 2/15/1988 - Part 3 of 5 by kmbctv
  36. 36 KMBC 9 FirstNews - 2/15/1988 - Part 4 of 5 by kmbctv
  37. 37 KMBC 9 FirstNews - 2/15/1988 - Part 5 of 5 by kmbctv
  38. 38 Director's Cut: KMBC 9 FirstNews - 2/15/1988 by kmbctv
  39. 39 1988 KMBC "FirstNews" Promo by kmbctv
  40. 40 KMBC's 1988 "News In Kansas City" Promo by kmbctv
  41. 41 Bob Werly Gets His Head Examined by kmbctv
  42. 42 Len Dawson's 1988 KMBC "Calendar" Promo by kmbctv
  43. 43 KMBC's "Ghost Stories II" by kmbctv
  44. 44 KMBC 9 News "Vote '88" by kmbctv
  45. 45 KMBC 9 News 1988 "Year In Review" by kmbctv
  46. 46 1989 KMBC "FirstNews On The Plaza" Promo by kmbctv
  47. 47 Yoga for Peace by kmbctv
  48. 48 KMBC 9 News at 10 - 1990 Open by kmbctv
  49. 49 1990 KMBC "FirstNews" Promo by kmbctv
  50. 50 KMBC 9 News at 6 - 1992 Open by kmbctv
  51. 51 Jay McShann On KMBC-TV by kmbctv
  52. 52 Joel Nichols Ice Skates by kmbctv
  53. 53 Walt Bodine: Packaging by kmbctv
  54. 54 Walt Bodine: Industries by kmbctv
  55. 55 Walt Bodine: Technology by kmbctv
  56. 56 Walt Bodine: Winter Weather Gear by kmbctv
  57. 57 Walt Bodine: Chili by kmbctv
  58. 58 Whizzo, Ol' Gus and Me by kmbctv
  59. 59 KMBC's 1997 "From Your Own Backyard" Promo by kmbctv
  60. 60 KMBC 9 FirstNews - 5/19/1997 by kmbctv
  61. 61 KMBC 9 News At 5 - 1997 Open by kmbctv
  62. 62 KMBC 9 News At 6 - 1997 Open by kmbctv
  63. 63 KMBC 9 News At 6 - 1997 Open by kmbctv
  64. 64 KMBC 9 News at 6 - 1999 Open by kmbctv
  65. 65 KMBC Receives 7 Emmy Awards In 1997 by kmbctv
  66. 66 KMBC's 1999 Millennium Coverage by kmbctv
  67. 67 Kansas City History - Part 1 of 3 by kmbctv
  68. 68 Kansas City History - Part 2 of 3 by kmbctv
  69. 69 Kansas City History - Part 3 of 3 by kmbctv
  70. 70 Opening Day by kmbctv
  71. 71 Irena Sendler - Life In A Jar by kmbctv
  72. 72 KMBC Cares: Help From The Heartland 2001 by kmbctv
  73. 73 KMBC's 2002 Ice Storm Coverage by kmbctv
  74. 74 Voices Of World War II by kmbctv
  75. 75 Harry Truman Outtakes by kmbctv
  76. 76 May 4, 2003 Tornado by kmbctv
  77. 77 May 4, 2003 Tornado Damage by kmbctv
  78. 78 Raw Video: May 4, 2003 Tornado by kmbctv
  79. 79 Raw Video: Lawrence Tornado by kmbctv
  80. 80 Murder Squad by kmbctv
  81. 81 Explosion And Sniper Attack by kmbctv
  82. 82 Home Video: Explosion And Sniper Attack by kmbctv
  83. 83 Raw Video: Explosion And Sniper Attack by kmbctv
  84. 84 Plaza Lights by kmbctv
  85. 85 KMBC Remembers Our Troops During The Holidays by kmbctv
  86. 86 KMBC Cares: Help From The Heartland 2005 by kmbctv
  87. 87 Downtown Overland Park Fire - 3/1/2006 by kmbctv
  88. 88 Buck's Fans Loved His Joy by kmbctv
  89. 89 Fans Honor Buck O'Neil by kmbctv
  90. 90 Raw Video: Police Chase by kmbctv
  91. 91 Match-Up Mania: 2006 Highlights by kmbctv
  92. 92 Downtown Overland Park Fire - 1/9/2007 by kmbctv
  93. 93 Chemical Explosion And Fire by kmbctv
  94. 94 Raw Video: Chemical Fire by kmbctv
  95. 95 KMBC 2007 Chemical Fire Coverage by kmbctv
  96. 96 Waldo Fire by kmbctv
  97. 97 Raw Video: Waldo Fire by kmbctv
  98. 98 KMBC 2007 Waldo Fire Coverage by kmbctv
  99. 99 Where Mickey Mouse Was Born by kmbctv
  100. 100 KC's "Dancing With The Stars" by kmbctv
  101. 101 KMBC Receives 7 Edward R. Murrow Awards In 2007 by kmbctv
  102. 102 KMBC 9 News - KC's First HD Local News by kmbctv
  103. 103 Where's Bryan? by kmbctv
  104. 104 If These Walls Could Talk by kmbctv
  105. 105 KMBC 9 News - KC's First HD Local News by kmbctv
  106. 106 Kris Ketz's KMBC Tour by kmbctv
  107. 107 Larry Moore's KMBC Tour by kmbctv
  108. 108 Larry Moore Interviews Charles Gibson by kmbctv
  109. 109 ABC's Charles Gibson Answers Viewer Questions by kmbctv
  110. 110 KMBC Receives 3 Emmy Awards In 2007 by kmbctv
  111. 111 Sprint Center Time Lapse by kmbctv
  112. 112 Caught On Tape: Stolen Car Suspect Arrested by kmbctv
  113. 113 "Cinemental Journeys" by kmbctv
  114. 114 Veteran KC Radio Reporter Signs Off by kmbctv
  115. 115 Valentine's Day Serenade by kmbctv
  116. 116 MDA Arrest At KMBC by kmbctv
  117. 117 Fire Damages Historic Richmond Building by kmbctv
  118. 118 Raw Video: Richmond, Mo. Fire by kmbctv
  119. 119 Private Photos Of Truman Home Unveiled by kmbctv
  120. 120 KU Celebrates National Championship by kmbctv
  121. 121 2 Tornadoes Destroy Northland Homes by kmbctv
  122. 122 KMBC Receives 2008 Edward R. Murrow Award by kmbctv
  123. 123 KMBC Says Goodbye To Pete Grigsby by kmbctv
  124. 124 25 Years Of Kris Ketz On KMBC by kmbctv
  125. 125 KMBC Anchors Hit 40-Year Milestone by kmbctv
  126. 126 Sight Gag Surprises Anchors by kmbctv
  127. 127 Firefighters Honored 20 Years After Blast by kmbctv
  128. 128 Photographer Proposes To Girlfriend On Air by kmbctv
  129. 129 Jere Gish Says Goodbye To KMBC Viewers by kmbctv
  130. 130 Len Dawson's Big News by kmbctv
  131. 131 Len Dawson Assumes New Role At KMBC by kmbctv
  132. 132 Take A Moment For KMBC's BettyCam by kmbctv
  133. 133 Last Day: Len Dawson Gives Goodbye Speech by kmbctv
  134. 134 Last Broadcast: KMBC Anchors Honor Len Dawson by kmbctv
  135. 135 KMBC Crew Recalls Close Call With Twister by kmbctv
  136. 136 Tornado Hits; Photographer, Reporter Head For D... by kmbctv
  137. 137 Tornado hits news crew by woodsiephoto
 

The Southwest Boulevard Fire

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Uploaded on Aug 14, 2009

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It was one of Kansas City's deadliest fires. Six men were killed fighting a massive blaze at a gas station on August 18, 1959. Firefighters ran for their lives when a gas tank exploded sending a huge fireball across Southwest Boulevard. 500 men from both sides of the state line were dispatched to the fire near State Lane Road in Kansas City, Kan. 100 people, mostly firefighters, were injured.

The men who died battling the blaze were Capt. George Bartels, Capt. Peter Sirna, firefighter Virgil Sams, firefighter Neal Owen, firefighter Delbert Stone and civilian Francis Toomes. A monument paying tribute to their sacrifice was dedicated on Dec. 18, 1999.

KMBC-TV photographer Joe Adams shot this famous footage of the explosions and fire. Veteran Kansas City newsman Charles Gray narrated the report and is seen in front of the KMBC studios at the beginning of the film. Jeremy Hubbard's report on the memorial ceremony in 1999 is also included here.

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