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Fatal fire

Fatal fire

Date1/12/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fatal fire: Corey Field; 3; died in the basement of this house on Wycombe Rd. in North York last night. Witnesses said they heard several explosions. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. Four other children were rescued; thanks to the quick response of neighbors.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000423F
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