The Great Fire of 1849 destroyed 10-15 acres of central Toronto, including earlier versions of St. Lawrence Market and St. James Cathedral. This wasn't just a good fire, it was a great fire. Learn more about it on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.

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Music from this episode:

The Dover - Westerflies 

Zacharia - Argonne

Cooper Cannell - How Far We've Come

Dan Lebowitz - Twilight Train