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Photographs

Landfill Fire

Image

View across garbage and waste around a pool of water towards a fire burning in a landfill. Trees are along a ridge in the far background.

Date Created:
circa 1970-1979
Creator:
Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)

Publication Information

Creator
Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)
Contributor
Wisconsin. Conservation Department (creator)
Date Created
circa 1970-1979

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
6 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OME
Legacy ID
WHi 129405

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