diff --git a/lib/torque/leaflet/torque.js b/lib/torque/leaflet/torque.js
index ae8e57e..2377251 100644
--- a/lib/torque/leaflet/torque.js
+++ b/lib/torque/leaflet/torque.js
@@ -127,6 +127,7 @@ L.TorqueLayer = L.CanvasLayer.extend({
   },
 
   onRemove: function(map) {
+    this.fire('remove');
     this._removeTileLoader();
     map.off({
       'zoomend': this._clearCaches,