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Teams of firemen fighting to save St Godrics Roman Catholic Church in Durham City
Teams of firemen fighting to save St Godrics Roman Catholic Church in Durham City from being engulfed by flames. The blaze was spotted when smoke was seen pouring from the tower of the church. Within minutes the whole roof was ablaze. Six fire appliances, including a turntable ladder, converged on the hilltop site in the centre of Durham. Men wearing breathing apparatus battled through dense smoke and fumes in an attempt to find the seat of the fire. 13th January 1985
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Heroes in Action: Firefighters Battling to Save St Godrics Roman Catholic Church". In this photo print, we are transported back to the chilling winter of 1985, where a fierce blaze threatened to engulf the historic St Godrics Roman Catholic Church in Durham City. The image captures the sheer determination and bravery of teams of firemen as they valiantly fought against time and raging flames. The alarm was raised when thick plumes of smoke billowed from the towering structure, sending shockwaves through the community. Within minutes, what started as wisps turned into an inferno that consumed the entire roof. As panic set in, six fire appliances raced towards the hilltop site at Durham's heart. With snowflakes gently falling around them, these fearless firefighters donned their breathing apparatuses and plunged into a treacherous battle against dense smoke and fumes. Their mission: locate and extinguish the source of this devastating fire before it devoured centuries-old history. This poignant snapshot serves as a testament to human resilience and unity in times of crisis. It immortalizes those who risked their lives selflessly for both faith and heritage. Today, it stands not only as a reminder of our vulnerability but also as an ode to unwavering courage displayed by these brave men. As we gaze upon this remarkable scene frozen in time, let us honor these unsung heroes whose tireless efforts saved St Godrics Roman Catholic Church from being lost forever amidst those relentless flames.
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