They called it Black Monday.
On Aug. 27, 1984, a general alarm fire struck the old Kelsey-Hayes warehouse on West Columbia Street - belching clouds of black smoke and soot across Springfield.
All off-duty firefighters were recalled per general alarm protocol, and Clark County township fire departments sent mutual aid to fill city fire stations.
These photos from the Springfield Daily News are courtesy of retired Lt. Dave Aills of Rescue Company 1.
On Aug. 27, 1984, a general alarm fire struck the old Kelsey-Hayes warehouse on West Columbia Street - belching clouds of black smoke and soot across Springfield.
All off-duty firefighters were recalled per general alarm protocol, and Clark County township fire departments sent mutual aid to fill city fire stations.
These photos from the Springfield Daily News are courtesy of retired Lt. Dave Aills of Rescue Company 1.
In the final frame, it appears an ice cream vendor provided refreshments for the spectators.
