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The houses were mainly built of wood and the fire started at the end of what had been a very dry summer so burned very quickly.
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The Great Fire of London in 1666 was primarily fueled by timber, thatch, and other flammable materials commonly used in the construction of buildings at the time. It is estimated that the fire consumed around 87 churches, 13,200 houses, and numerous other structures.
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Was the great fire of London an accident or arson?
The Great Fire of London was an accident. Because at 1am on Sunday morning on 2 September in Thomas Farriner's bakery on Pudding Lane started the fire. It may have been caused by a spark from his oven falling onto a pile of fuel nearby. The fire spread easily because London was very dry after a long, hot summer. This shows that it was an accident. -So proud of my answer :D
What was the source of heat that started the fire of London?
i beleive the fire originated in a bakers shop when he was making bread and then it caught his shop then the whole place just went up in flames
In what part of a Franklin stove was fuel burned?
Fire box
Do you need a spark to start a fire?
Fuel, an oxidizer, heat, and an ignition source.
How was Croydon affected during the war?
Croydon was hit by the most V1 doodlebug pilotless flying buzz bombs as they dropped from the sky running out of fuel on their way to targets in London.
What fuel burnt in the great fire of London?
The wooden houses were the main fuel for the fire.
What fuel burnt in the fire of London?
The wooden houses were the main fuel for the fire.
In the fire of London what was the fuel which burnt the fire?
the great fire of London started in a bakery and then spread on the houses. Because the houses were made of wood and straw, it made it easier to burn. Fuel- the houses
What was the fuel that burnt the fire of London?
Mostly, the many wooden houses in the area.
What stopped the fire of London?
the fire died out of themselves for lack of fuel
What historical report tell you The source of heat which started the fire or The fuel that burnt the fire or The supply of oxygen for the fire?
That the supply of oxygen for the fire
Is fire renewable or nonrenewable?
Fire is either renewable or nonrenewable as it is not a fuel source, the renewability is dependant on what is being burnt.
Was the great fire of London an accident or arson?
The Great Fire of London was an accident. Because at 1am on Sunday morning on 2 September in Thomas Farriner's bakery on Pudding Lane started the fire. It may have been caused by a spark from his oven falling onto a pile of fuel nearby. The fire spread easily because London was very dry after a long, hot summer. This shows that it was an accident. -So proud of my answer :D
Can you use an open fire in London?
Yes, but you can only burn 'smokeless fuel'.
Why is fuel burnt?
They burn fuel so that they can make petrol.
What does embers mean?
Embers are left after the burning of a carbon based fuel. Embers are the reminents of a fire. They are still hot and can relight a fire if fuel is added to them. Embers are the stage before ash, were the fuel has been burnt completely.
How fuel is burnt in engine?
Fuel is mixed with air, compressed then ignited.
