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2004-10-17 Caribbean-Latin America

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Posted by Mark Espinola 2004-10-17 5:06:47 PM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

Firefighters were treated for the effects of toxic fumes after struggling to control the fire

Uh, guys - they give you that breathing apparatus for a reason.

Yes, it's heavy (though if you have the new aluminum air bottles it's not as bad as the old iron ones we had), but a mask and air bottle aren't nearly as heavy as your ass is when two other firefighters have to drag you out of there.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-10-17 5:25:24 PM|| 2004-10-17 5:25:24 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 "The blaze ignited in the 34th floor offices belonging to Ministry of Infrastructure."

Heh.

Posted by Dave D. 2004-10-17 5:36:40 PM|| 2004-10-17 5:36:40 PM|| Front Page Top

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