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The heritage-protected St James Theatre was damaged in an overnight fire which escalated to a 3rd Alarm. Members assisted with road closures to protect fire-fighting operations in the Queen/ Wellesley/ Lorne/ Rutland Streets area. The mobile canteen attended. Other members were engaged in crowd control and security of premises. Restoration isunderway in the historic 87 year old theatre, parts of which have only recently been open to the public since a major fire in 2007 closed the building in the interest of safety. The latest overnight outbreak was contained to an area in the basement: fire investigators are seeking its cause.

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