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Anti-contamination suits are donned by hydro workers Terry Godfrey (left) and Ron Tasker before they start repairs on transformer after Adelaide St. f(...)
Anti-contamination suits are donned by hydro workers Terry Godfrey (left) and Ron Tasker before they start repairs on transformer after Adelaide St. f(...)

Anti-contamination suits are donned by hydro workers Terry Godfrey (left) and Ron Tasker before they start repairs on transformer after Adelaide St. f(...)

Date12/15/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Anti-contamination suits are donned by hydro workers Terry Godfrey (left) and Ron Tasker before they start repairs on transformer after Adelaide St. fire. Suspected cancer-causing chemicals were released when oil burned.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0010939F
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