Anti-contamination suits are donned by hydro workers Terry Godfrey (left) and Ron Tasker before they start repairs on transformer after Adelaide St. f(...)

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Anti-contamination suits are donned by hydro workers Terry Godfrey (left) and Ron Tasker before they start repairs on transformer after Adelaide St. f(...)

Date12/15/1977

Names

Dutton, Don (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Anti-contamination suits are donned by hydro workers Terry Godfrey (left) and Ron Tasker before they start repairs on transformer after Adelaide St. fire. Suspected cancer-causing chemicals were released when oil burned.

Subject

Air quality management

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Photographs

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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_0010939F

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