TrueHistoryShorts's video: TrueHistoryShorts: The Great Fire of London

The Great Fire of London began on the night of September 2, 1666, in the bakeshop of Thomas Farriner on Pudding Lane. The fire quickly spread due to a combination of strong winds and the predominantly wooden structures in the city, which were densely packed together. Efforts to contain the fire were initially hindered by a lack of organized firefighting equipment and a delay in recognizing the severity of the situation. The Mayor of London at the time, Sir Thomas Bloodworth, was criticized for not taking decisive action in the early stages of the fire. The use of firebreaks, where buildings were demolished to create gaps and stop the fire's advance, eventually played a crucial role in controlling the spread. After three days, the fire was finally brought under control on September 6, but not before it had consumed a large portion of the city, including numerous homes, businesses, and landmark structures like St. Paul's Cathedral. Remarkably, only a small number of deaths were officially recorded, but the true number may have been higher due to the chaos and lack of accurate record-keeping. In the aftermath of the Great Fire of London, efforts were made to rebuild and improve the city. The architect Sir Christopher Wren played a significant role in the reconstruction, designing new buildings, including a new St. Paul's Cathedral, which still stands today. Building regulations were also introduced to reduce the risk of future fires, and insurance schemes were established to provide financial assistance to those affected. Hero's Theme by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/280/heros-theme Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org