Fire damage in a retail business, Spring and Palo Verde Ave., July 22, 1957

Negatives and prints. Includes images of inspections conducted by the Fire Prevention Bureau, which are intended to document fire hazards throughout the city of Long Beach. Gives a good view of the residential life of Long Beach during the 20th century. This series includes also inspections of property damage after a Fire, though as of July 1, 1960, all fires will be listed under "Fire" regardless of when the photographs were taken, either during the fire or after. Also includes documentation of Fire Prevention Week activities, as well as other promotional activities, such as exhibitions, conducted by the Fire Prevention Bureau.