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Overcome

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Overcome

Date12/16/1980

Names

Mahler, John (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Overcome: Platoon Chief John Smith; one of two firefighters hurt yesterday as they fought the mattress factory fire for nine hours; was taken to Toronto General Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. He is in satisfactory condition. Captain Jim Warren was treated for lacerations at St. Michael's.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000405F

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