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Choking cloud

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Choking cloud

Date2/4/1981

Names

Russell, Jim (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Choking cloud: Blast of smoke forces firemen on ladder back while fighting a blaze that destroyed a variety store on St. W. at Arlington Ave. early today. A family of four escaped unharmed from an apartment above the store with the help of two Metro policemen. Cause of blaze is under investigation.

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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_0000688F

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