Firemen fight Africa riot fires Firemen in Johannesburg. South Africa, struggle to control a blaze in an Indian shop fired by rioters during racial outbreaks on the outskirts of the city February at 14. The firemen were hampered by rioters uncoupling their hoses from hydrants, and many stores were razed before police guards were mounted on the ***** equipment. A mobile police force of 100 has been ordered to "fire with effect" if rioting starts again. March 07, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)