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The Great Fire of Toronto (1904)
by: Chloe W
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/online-exhibits/web-exhibits/web-exhibits-significant-events/the-great-fire-of-1904/
The Early Hours
The alarm was sounded at 8:04 pm, April 19th, 1904
The Beginning of the Fire
The fire started in a building on Wellington St.
The cause is thought to be faulty wiring or a stove left running
While it was ablaze
Toronto's firefighter's could not contol the blaze themselves, so neighbouring suburbs, as well as Hailton and Buffalo sent troops to help
During The Fire
Fire was deemed "under control" by 4:30 am
Small fires would break out for days after, and the ruins smouldered for another two weeks
The Aftermath
10,000$ (341,000$ today) was lost as a result
After the Fire
No major casualties, only minor injuries were suffered
A new by-law was passed for "fire resistant" construction
This inferno is the reason why most (if not all) of Toronto's buildings are built with brick