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Fire destroyed four homes and a lumberyard near Dufferin and Dupont Sts. early today and raged out of control for more than three hours. One fireman was taken to hospital.
Image shows three firefighters working on scene while fire is destroying houses.

Fire destroyed four homes and a lumberyard near Dufferin and Dupont Sts. early today and raged out of control for more than three hours. One fireman was taken to hospital.

Date6/14/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fire destroyed four homes and a lumberyard near Dufferin and Dupont Sts. early today and raged out of control for more than three hours. One fireman was taken to hospital.
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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_0000406F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
East-west street:Dupont Street
Neighbourhood:Wychwood-Hillcrest
North-south street:Dufferin Street
Province or state:Ontario
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