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Stacks of canisters blaze in Etobicoke as fire swept the Pittsburgh Industries plant today
Stacks of canisters blaze in Etobicoke as fire swept the Pittsburgh Industries plant today

Stacks of canisters blaze in Etobicoke as fire swept the Pittsburgh Industries plant today

Date7/15/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Stacks of canisters blaze in Etobicoke as fire swept the Pittsburgh Industries plant today. The resin-filled canisters exploded like bombs despite efforts of 100 firemen called out in a general alarm. A Tower of flames and smoke could be seen for 10 miles; and residents in the Lake Shore Blvd. W. Brown's Line area were removed while the fire raged uncontrolled. Spectators called scene a fireworks display.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000646F
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