Douglas Mearns
Public Fire Brigades
Age
45

Rank / Role
Station Officer

Brigade/Service
Glasgow

Cause of death
Overcome by smoke and sulphurous fumes in hold of ship carrying matches, wood pulp and paper

Location Injured
MV 'Pagensand', Prince's Dock, Govan, Glasgow

Current Fire Authority
Scottish

Further information

May have dislodged mouthpiece of Proto BA whilst crawling across part of the cargo. 11 other firemen overcome and taken to hospital. OiC of Marine Station.

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