Firefighters try to put out fire and rescue people at Hospice Sainte-Cunegonde in Montreal

A devastating fire in Montreal's tenement district claimed many lives, particularly among the elderly and helpless women residing in a Catholic home. The fire, believed to have been sparked by a blowtorch in an elevator shaft, led to heroic rescue efforts by firemen and volunteers, resulting in the safe evacuation of 175 children and several aged men. However, the mother superior and another nun lost their lives in the process. The tragedy highlights the challenges faced during rescue operations and the impact of such disasters on vulnerable populations.

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