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Fire victim, Toronto platoon chief Jack Smith is helped from a burning house on Gerrard St
Fire victim, Toronto platoon chief Jack Smith is helped from a burning house on Gerrard St

Fire victim, Toronto platoon chief Jack Smith is helped from a burning house on Gerrard St

Date12/20/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fire victim; Toronto platoon chief Jack Smith is helped from a burning house on Gerrard St. E. yesterday after he was overcome by smoke.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0112405F
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