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Fire damages Winchester School
Fire damages Winchester School

Fire damages Winchester School

Date8/24/1973
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  • Fire damages Winchester School
  • Fire damages Winchester School. Fireman Jack McMurray was one of two firemen taken to Wellesley Hospital today while fighting a two-alarm blaze at Winchester Public School. McMurray and fireman Jim Cassidy were treated at hospital and released. Ten trucks and 60 men arrived at the Prospect St. school just before 8 a.m. No one was in the school when fire started. Cause of the fire is unknown; damage is estimated at $40;000.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fire damages Winchester School. Fireman Jack McMurray was one of two firemen taken to Wellesley Hospital today while fighting a two-alarm blaze at Winchester Public School. McMurray and fireman Jim Cassidy were treated at hospital and released. Ten trucks and 60 men arrived at the Prospect St. school just before 8 a.m. No one was in the school when fire started. Cause of the fire is unknown; damage is estimated at $40;000.
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