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City of Wichita  >  City Offices  >  Fire Department  >  On the Job Photo Gallery  >  1998-06-08 - DeBruce Grain Elevator Explosion

An explosion rips through a local grain elevator on June 8, 1998. The Wichita Fire Department quickly sent men and machines, including the Wichita Fire Department's Heavy Rescue Team. The following photos were taken by Wichita Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Steele who was on the scene that first day.

Firefighters rescuing DeBruce employee DeBruce employee being rescued Spot where explosion had occurred Truck damaged by explosion DeBruce employee being rescued

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