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Van burns on the 401. Firefighters on Highway 401 near Dufferin St. hose down flames after a propane-fuelled van caught fire during the afternoon rush(...)
Van burns on the 401. Firefighters on Highway 401 near Dufferin St. hose down flames after a propane-fuelled van caught fire during the afternoon rush(...)

Van burns on the 401. Firefighters on Highway 401 near Dufferin St. hose down flames after a propane-fuelled van caught fire during the afternoon rush(...)

Date9/27/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Van burns on the 401. Firefighters on Highway 401 near Dufferin St. hose down flames after a propane-fuelled van caught fire during the afternoon rush hour yesterday. The unidentified driver escaped unhurt. Police are probing the cause of the fire.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0000764F
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