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Weld Sparks Set Off $2 Million Blaze
A downtown Tucson fire caused by welding sparks destroyed two buildings including Cele Peterson dress shop. Thirteen workers were injured while escaping the blaze and one was badly hurt. Damage was estimated up to half a million dollars. The blaze started when sparks ignited a curtain behind a temporary wall. An explosion-like report followed as the building walls blew out. Six dress shop workers required rescue by firefighters.
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