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A spectacular chemical fire in Aurora last night lights up the sky
A spectacular chemical fire in Aurora last night lights up the sky

A spectacular chemical fire in Aurora last night lights up the sky

Date12/15/1992
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Original Toronto Star caption: A spectacular chemical fire in Aurora last night lights up the sky. The blaze; punctuated by several blasts; raged for more than an hour before firefighters form five municipalities managed to get it under control.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0000477F
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