Question-asker Chris Jacobsen of Norwich grew up eating the renowned pancakes at Eaton’s Sugar House in Royalton. Brave Little State reporter Myra Flynn did too. They team up for our first true crime episode to explore the mysterious circumstances surrounding the fire that burned down a delicious Vermont institution.

See photos of the Eaton's fire — and remains — in our web feature.

If you have any information about the Eaton’s fire, you can call the Vermont Arson Tip Award Program at 1-800-32-ARSON. That’s 1-800-322-7766.

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This episode was reported and produced by Myra Flynn. Mix and sound design by Myra Flynn. Editing and digital production by Angela Evancie and Josh Crane. Ty Gibbons composed our theme music; other music by Blue Dot Sessions. A very special thanks to Mark Davis.

Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public Radio.

The mysterious fire that destroyed a beloved sugar house