The Great Fire of Toronto, 1904: This fire, which started on April 19, 1904, burned for 17 hours and destroyed 104 acres of the city. The blaze resulted in the loss of 8 lives and caused an estimated $10 million in damages. The fire's cause remains unknown, but one theory is that a brush fire spread to a wooden building.
The Great Fire of Ottawa, 1900: This fire, which began on April 26, 1900, burned for 12 hours and destroyed 40% of the city. The blaze caused an estimated $10 million in damages and resulted in the loss of 7 lives. The fire's cause is believed to be the result of a spark from a passing train igniting a pile of lumber.
The Great Fire of Vancouver, 1886: This fire, which started on June 13, 1886, burned for 45 minutes and destroyed most of the city. The blaze caused an estimated $7 million in damages and resulted in the loss of 21 lives. The fire's cause is believed to be the result of a discarded cigarette.
The Great Fire of Saint John, 1877: This fire, which began on June 20, 1877, burned for two days and destroyed 160 acres of the city. The blaze caused an estimated $15 million in damages and resulted in the loss of 13 lives. The fire's cause is believed to be the result of a spark from a passing train igniting a pile of lumber.
The Great Fire of Windsor, 1901: This fire, which started on October 12, 1901, burned for three days and destroyed 40% of the city. The blaze caused an estimated $10 million in damages and resulted in the loss of 1 life. The fire's cause is believed to be the result of a spark from a passing train igniting a pile of lumber.