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A charred trucks sits surrounded by smouldering tires
A charred trucks sits surrounded by smouldering tires

A charred trucks sits surrounded by smouldering tires

Date2/13/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: A charred trucks sits surrounded by smouldering tires. Toxic smoke spewed over prime farmland about half the size of Metro Toronto.
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0000538F
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