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Fire on the CN Tower. Fire broke out at CN Tower about 2 p.m. today, above observation level, about 1,500 ft. up the 1,815-ft. tower. Thick smoke pour(...)
Fire on the CN Tower. Fire broke out at CN Tower about 2 p.m. today, above observation level, about 1,500 ft. up the 1,815-ft. tower. Thick smoke pour(...)

Fire on the CN Tower. Fire broke out at CN Tower about 2 p.m. today, above observation level, about 1,500 ft. up the 1,815-ft. tower. Thick smoke pour(...)

DateJuly 8, 1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fire on the CN Tower. Fire broke out at CN Tower about 2 p.m. today; above observation level; about 1;500 ft. up the 1;815-ft. tower. Thick smoke poured from sections of communication system. Two ambulances were sent to the scene to help 8 workers overcome by smoke. Fire department; battling highest fire in its history; said welder s spark started blaze. There was false alarm at tower June 16.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000636F
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