London was, but is no more.
John Evelyn, 1666
On September 2, 1666, a fire broke out in a bakery on Pudding Lane. The flames spread quickly due to wooden buildings and strong winds.
Within days, most of London was in ruins, including 13,000 homes and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Despite the destruction, the fire killed fewer people than expected.
Afterward, London was rebuilt with wider streets and stronger brick buildings. The disaster also led to the creation of a more organized fire brigade.
The Great Fire of London taught the importance of better city planning and fire prevention, shaping modern urban safety regulations.
Vocabulary Bank:
- Destruction – Kehancuran
- Urban – Perkotaan
- Cathedral – Katedral
- Brigade – Pasukan (pemadam kebakaran)
- Regulations – Peraturan
Soal:
How do modern cities prevent large fires like the one in London?
