From the Archives, 1966: Crowds block firefighters from Collingwood blaze
From the Archives, 1966: Crowds block firefighters from Collingwood blaze We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss By Staff Writers Normal text size Crowds block firemen at $1m blaze Fireman battled against collapsing walls, high winds and huge crowds in a three-hour fight to contain a blazing five-story building in Smith Street, Collingwood, last night. Damage, including the loss of the 88-year-old building was estimated at $1 million. Firefighters try to control the blaze. Credit:The Age Archives Scores of police had to evacuate shops and a nearb...
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