The Lumber Schooner Sierra Fire
at the
E. K. Wood Lumber Company Wharf

March 3, 1926

Source: LAFIRE Collection

Los Angeles City No. 2 battled its first major fire aboard the fully loaded lumber schooner
Sierra at the E. K. Lumber Company wharf in San Pedro on March 3, 1926.

Courtesy: Captain Denny Willahan

This reverse angle photo shows the Sierra fire from the dock perspective. Note the land companies
drafting from the ocean to supply firefighting operations. Also note Fire Boat 2 abeam of the Sierra.