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Flames belch 100 feet into the air from the warehouses
Flames belch 100 feet into the air from the warehouses

Flames belch 100 feet into the air from the warehouses

Date4/25/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Flames belch 100 feet into the air from the warehouses. Exploding cannisters were constant danger.
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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_0000562F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Oakville
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:Halton (Ont. : Regional municipality)
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