1960s Timeline

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Nov 10, 2021

Fire Safety Engineer Points out Wooden Shingles on L.A. Homes

Nov. 10, 1961 - A fire safety engineer, flown from Boston to the scene of major fires in the Los Angeles area, reported today that wood...

Nov 8, 2021

Fireman Still Battle California Blaze

Nov. 8, 1961 - Firemen battled to keep control of two big brush fires in Los Angeles County today. The toll of homes destroyed, some of...

Nov 6, 2021

Nixon Forced to Abandon Home Amidst Fire

Nov. 6, 1961 - Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon was working on his book, “Six Crises,” when he and a researcher noticed the flames...

Nov 6, 2021

Enormous Fire Rages in Southern California

Nov. 6, 1961 - The most destructive fire in Southern California history raged through the Hollywood Hills unchecked today. The blaze,...