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Fire destroys Scarborough tire shop
Fire destroys Scarborough tire shop

Fire destroys Scarborough tire shop

Date12/11/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fire destroys Scarborough tire shop. A firefighter battles a blaze amid piles of smouldering tires as a Scarborough used-tire shop was destroyed yesterday afternoon. The fire started in a garage and burned for about two hours. No one was injred. John Stephens; owner of John's Tires; estimated the loss at $30;000. Investigations are continuing into the cause; fire department officials said.
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0000736F
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