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Firefighters rescue a man from a spectacular blaze at Queen and Parliament Sts
Firefighters rescue a man from a spectacular blaze at Queen and Parliament Sts

Firefighters rescue a man from a spectacular blaze at Queen and Parliament Sts

Date12/23/1989
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  • Firefighters rescue a man from a spectacular blaze at Queen and Parliament Sts. last night. More than 12 persons were pulled from the fire that killed at least three; Residents leaped from the second floor as flames engulfed the building.
  • Firefighters rescue a man from a spectacular blaze at Queen and Parliament Sts
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Original Toronto Star caption: Firefighters rescue a man from a spectacular blaze at Queen and Parliament Sts. last night. More than 12 persons were pulled from the fire that killed at least three; Residents leaped from the second floor as flames engulfed the building.
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      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000614F
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