Fireman keeps his cool

A tired and hot fire fighter found a way to cool off while fighting a stubborn blaze at the Poison Building at Western Avenue and Columbia Street. This fireman filled his hat with water and dumped it on his head. (Greg Gilbert / The Seattle Times, 1974)

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A tired and hot fire fighter found a way to cool off while fighting a stubborn blaze at the Poison Building at Western Avenue and Columbia Street. This fireman filled his hat with water and dumped it on his head. (Greg Gilbert / The Seattle Times, 1974)