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The still-scorching inner core of Lac-Mégantic was opened up Tuesday for the first public viewing of what witnesses have likened to a 'war zone.' News media were allowed for the first time this morning to observe and gather images inside the security perimeter

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Work continues at the crash site of the train derailment and fire Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Lac-Mégantic, Que.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Work continues at the crash site of the train derailment and fire Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Lac-Mégantic, Que.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Work continues at the crash site of the train derailment and fire Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Lac-Mégantic, Que.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Work continues at the crash site of the train derailment and fire Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Lac-Mégantic, Que.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Work continues at the crash site of the train derailment and fire Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Lac-Mégantic, Que.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Work continues at the crash site of the train derailment and fire Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Lac-Mégantic, Que.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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