June 17th, 1948
"Blaze deliberately set" - damages hut June 17, 1948 Fire is shown destroying the last section of the remaining H-Type army hut at Queen's Park. A previous section was destroyed by fire 6 months before. This fire was deliberately set, posssibly by children. Flames were seen to reach 30 ft into the air and attracted a large crowd of spectators.  source - London Free Press Microfiche, London Room, Central Library

“Blaze deliberately set” – damages hut
June 17, 1948
Fire is shown destroying the last section of the remaining H-Type army hut at Queen’s Park. A previous section was destroyed by fire 6 months before. This fire was deliberately set, posssibly by children. Flames were seen to reach 30 ft into the air and attracted a large crowd of spectators.
source – London Free Press Microfiche, London Room, Central Library

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