The main building of a popular farmer’s market in the Mennonite area of the Canadian province of Ontario was destroyed in an early morning fire Monday (September 2).
The St. Jacobs Farmers Market is a popular attraction for locals and tourists and is located in Woolwich Township west of the city of Toronto.
St Jacobs Farmers’ Market is a popular attraction for locals and tourists. (Photo: St Jacobs Market)
The Deputy Chief of the Woolwich Fire Department, Dale Martin, said the fire department received a call around 1:48 a.m. regarding a fire at the market.
“On arrival, the farmers’ market building – the main building – was totally involved in fire, coming out through the roof. At that point we concentrated on the other buildings around here, where the livestock sales happen,” said Martin.
No one was hurt in the fire, said Martin.
In a note on its website, the Market’s management thanked the fire department for their efforts, and wrote: “Our hearts go out to all of the great vendors [in the main] building. Many of them were there since the building opened back in the late 1980s. There is a long road ahead, but we will build a new home for your businesses.”
They ended their note with: “A big THANK YOU to everyone who has reached out to us this morning. We have always said that the market is not the buildings. It’s the people, the vendors, customers, the whole community. We’re very humbled by the sense of ownership and pride that so many people have for this market. We will bring it back!”
More information:
CBC News – St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market burns down near Waterloo, Ont. – here
Globe and Mail – Fire destroys beloved St. Jacobs farmers’ market near Waterloo, Ont. – here
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