Design for Disaster(1962)
Design for Disaster Synopsis
This 1962 documentary tells the story of a fire that started on November 5th, 1961 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, and over the course of three days destroyed 484 homes, damaged 190 others, and burned over 16,000 acres. The $30 million disaster led to new laws by the city to eliminate wood shingle roofs and to clear dry brush away from homes. The film was produced by the Los Angeles Fire Department and is narrated by actor William Conrad
Design for Disaster (1962) is a documentary film, released on February 28, 1962 with a runtime of 27m. It stars William Conrad and William Miller.
- Production:
- Los Angeles City Fire Department
- Status:
- Released
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Design for Disaster Cast & Crew
Main cast
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The main cast of Design for Disaster (1962) includes William Conrad and William Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Design for Disaster released?
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Design for Disaster was released on February 28, 1962 and runs for 27m.
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