Great Fire of London Facts

1. The fire started on Pudding Lane.

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2. Sunday 2nd September 1666 was the day it started.

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3. The bakers oven could have caused the fire.

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4. The Navy put the fire out by blowing up buildings!

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5. Six people sadly lost their lives.

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6. 13,200 houses were burnt down.

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7. The fire travelled 1 and a half miles.

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8. It got VERY hot!

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9. Businessmen saw this as an opportunity to make money.

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10. New building regulations became law.

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