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Its high, peaked roof collapsed after spectacular blaze, ruins of St
Its high, peaked roof collapsed after spectacular blaze, ruins of St

Its high, peaked roof collapsed after spectacular blaze, ruins of St

Date12/5/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Its high; peaked roof collapsed after spectacular blaze; ruins of St. Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church smoulder and steam under firemen s hoses. Only 50 yards away; separate school; right background; had 900 pupils in it when fire broke out; apparently started by a boiler-room explosion. All were safely evacuated in four minutes. The 10-year-old; modern church was destroyed and damage is estimated at close to $1;000;000. Flames could be seen downtown.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000359F