In 1972, No.8 Hose Station burned in a huge blaze that brought out a lot of Toronto firefighters and all of the Kensington neighbours. The bells plunged to the bottom of the tower during the fire. The tower itself stood, but was so weakened it had to be taken down for safety's sake. The station was rebuilt as a replica of the original. - Photo courtesy: Kensington Roots
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In 1972, No.8 Hose Station burned in a huge blaze that brought out a lot of Toronto firefighters and all of the Kensington neighbours. The bells plunged to the bottom of the tower during the fire. The tower itself stood, but was so weakened it had to be taken down for safetys sake. The station was rebuilt as a replica of the original.

- Photo courtesy: Kensington Roots