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One firefighter (right) takes a breather as another climbs ladder to relieve him
One firefighter (right) takes a breather as another climbs ladder to relieve him

One firefighter (right) takes a breather as another climbs ladder to relieve him

Date3/9/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: One firefighter (right) takes a breather as another climbs ladder to relieve him.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0000758F
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