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Shattered by Explosion, wreckage of two Keele St
Shattered by Explosion, wreckage of two Keele St

Shattered by Explosion, wreckage of two Keele St

Date10/9/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Shattered by Explosion; wreckage of two Keele St. homes is probed by firemen today seeking cause of blast that seriously injured two women and for a time trapped seven persons under debris. One house was completely levelled and less than half of the other house was left standing. Mrs. Gina Derose; 28; is in serious condition with burns; and Mrs. Anna Mates; 63; suffered serious smoke injuries. Two children; Anthony Derose; 3; and his sister Lorraine; 3 months old; were found by searching firemen buried under the rubble; but unhurt.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006199F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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