Because wind spreads fire. This was particularly true in the Great Fire because streets were narrow (with houses overhanging the streets) and it was easy for the flames to cross streets.
The Great Fire of London was in 1666. Yes, Pepys kept a diary at that time.
The Great Fire of London was in 1666 and London Fire Brigade didn't exist then.
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While only six deaths were known to have occurred, it is likely that there were other unconfirmed deaths during the Great Fire of London.
There were 89 churches destroyed during the Great Fire of London in 1666.
1666 was "The Great Fire" of london. Although there have been others including 1940 during the blitz
The Great Fire of London happened in 1666
The Great Fire of London was in 1666.
The great fire of London.
The Great Fire of London was in 1666 and there was no fire department at that time.
The Great Fire of London was in early September 1666.
The Great Fire of London was in 1666.