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A weary fireman grabs some fresh air

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A weary fireman grabs some fresh air

Date1/20/1981

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Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: A weary fireman grabs some fresh air. $35;000 damage in blaze. A blaze yesterday resulted in $35;000 damage to a two-storey house on Pendrith St. and $400 damage to the house next door. One Toronto fireman was hurt fighting the fire but remained on duty. [Incomplete]

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000692F

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