The Great Fire of Toronto of 1904 destroyed a large section of Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada on April 19, 1904. It was the second such fire for the city in its history. Fire insurance map depicting the area damaged by the fire.

To learn more about the Great Toronto Fire follow these links. How could it happen? Slide show of images from the fire and its aftermath; An animated map showing how the fire spread; Photos of a model showing the progress of the fire

2020年4月21日 · On 19 April 1904, a fire swept through 20 acres of Toronto ’s industrial core. By the time firefighters contained it, the blaze had destroyed at least 98 buildings. The fire incurred around $10 million in losses and left thousands unemployed. One person died in its aftermath.

On 19 April 1904, flames erupted from the Currie Building, which was located at 58 Wellington (near where the current TD Centre now sits). These flames turned into a wildfire and destroyed 20 acres of Toronto’s industrial core. The fire destroyed 98 buildings and caused damage of more than $10 million at that time.

2024年4月16日 · The Toronto Fire of 1904 remains a poignant reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness and the resilience of Canadian communities in the face of adversity. It serves as a historical landmark in the development of Toronto and the evolution of fire safety regulations in Canada.

2023年2月15日 · Once again, the city found itself smoldering in the aftermath of the Great Fire of Toronto. Naturally, thinking of fire conjures up the vivid, terrifying sensation of burning, of extreme and unbearable heat. But in the case of the Great Fire of 1904, the day itself couldn't be further from that sort of description.

The fire devastated a large part of Toronto’s commercial and industrial centre. Over 125 businesses were burnt out, most of them manufacturers and importers of fabrics and clothing, paper goods, books, drugs, chemicals, hardware, and machinery.

The numbers alone tell a staggering story about the blaze that ripped through Toronto on the evening of April 19, 1904 — now known as the Great Fire of Toronto of 1904. But seeing it represented on a modern map adds a distinctly surrealist layer, displaying just how large a swath of today’s downtown core was affected.

Many buildings had mansard roofs, dormers and wooden windows that quickly caught fire if a burning ember landed on them. Most contained large quantities of combustible materials. Only three of the buildings were equipped with sprinkler systems. There were other factors that worked against the firefighters, as well.

2008年2月27日 · Fires have left a searing brand on the face of our city, changing the geography of our streets, our laws, the way we get around, and even the outcome of wars. Here, then, is a short list of some...