Fire service historian and author
Roger Mardon
www.romar.org.uk
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Property is packed and removed from the castle to safety.
The salvage of property from premises affected by fire has been a concern of firefighters since the insurance company brigades of the 17th century. Indeed the insurance companies maintained salvage corps in London, Liverpool and Glasgow until 1984.
Other firefighters check their breathing apparatus.