A $2 million spark! Home leveled, extensive property damage

Publication
Wilmette Life, 23 Mar 1978, Cover, p. 1, 25, , 27
Description
Creator
Stephen Tarnoff
Media Type
Newspaper
Item Types
Articles
Photographs
Notes
A spark from an electric motor may have ignited nearby fuses and chemicals setting off an explosion at 1221 Cleveland St. that caused extensive damage to the surrounding area and injured several persons. Owner, George Yule and his wife Grace are facing criminal charges for illegally manufacturing fireworks in their home.

Blast coverage with stories and pictures on Friday's explosion on pages 27, 27A, 27B, 30, 30B,and 31
Date of Publication
23 Mar 1978
Subject(s)
Personal Name(s)
Yule, George
Local identifier
Wilmette.News.290453
Language of Item
English
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