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Tragic Charleston Blaze Photos

Chief Rusty Thomas directs Charleston firefighters battling a fire that destroyed the Sofa Super Store in Charleston, S.C. Monday, June 18, 2007. Nine firefighters were killed when the roof of the building collapsed. "Nine brave, heroic, courageous firefighters of the city of Charleston have perished fighting fire in a most courageous and fearless manner, carrying out their duties," Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley said.

(Photo: AP/Post And Courier, Tyrone Walker)

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