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Towering pillar of smoke from Oakville fire was visible for 160 kilometres (100 miles) yesterday
Towering pillar of smoke from Oakville fire was visible for 160 kilometres (100 miles) yesterday

Towering pillar of smoke from Oakville fire was visible for 160 kilometres (100 miles) yesterday

Date4/25/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Towering pillar of smoke from Oakville fire was visible for 160 kilometres (100 miles) yesterday. Damage may reach $10 million.
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Oakville
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:Halton (Ont. : Regional municipality)
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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_0000563F
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