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Fire destroys Paramount Studios sets in Hilly Wood blaze
Star Trek actor William Shrimner joined firefighters as a massive blaze swept Paramount Studios destroying vintage sets and damaging stages for Cheers and Happy Days. The 50 acre site saw flames rise 90 feet, destroying the New York Street facade used for Going My Way and Bells of St Mary’s, with damage estimated in the millions and some sound stages deemed minor. Fire officials noted a solid sheet of fire from building to building and investigators cited a facade fire on McFadden Street as the origin.
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