Train crash devastates Quebec town

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Firefighters douse blazes after a freight train loaded with oil derailed in Lac-Megantic in Canada's Quebec province on July 6, 2013, sparking deadly explosions that engulfed about 30 buildings in fire.

Fires continued to smolder two days after the massive fire all but destroyed the heart of this picturesque town of 6,000.

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Firefighters douse blazes after a freight train loaded with oil derailed in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, July 6, 2013.

Firefighters continue to water smoldering rubble in the devastated downtown area of Lac Megantic, Quebec, July 7, 2013.

Firefighters douse a blaze after a freight train loaded with oil derailed in Lac Megantic, Quebec, July 6, 2013.

Firefighters continue to water smoldering rubble in the devastated downtown area of Lac Megantic, Quebec, July 7, 2013.

Smoke rises in the background as Quebec Prime Minister Pauline Marois speaks to reporters after a freight train loaded with oil derailed in Lac Megantic, Quebec, July 6, 2013.

Residents watch rising smoke after a freight train loaded with oil derailed in Lac Megantic, Quebec, July 6, 2013.

Firefighters continue to water smoldering rubble in Lac Megantic, July 7, 2013.

Firefighters attempt to douse the blaze after a freight train loaded with oil derailed in Lac Megantic, Quebec, July 6, 2013.

This aerial photo shows the fire in Lac Megantic as seen from a Surete du Quebec helicopter, July 6, 2013.

Firefighters continue to water smoldering rubble in Lac Megantic, Quebec, July 7, 2013.