Question

The Great Fire of London in 1666 accidentally.

Answer 1

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Accidental fires were common in 17th-century London. Open fires burned in houses, shops and workshops. Timber/wood was the most common building material, and straw was laid on floors and stored in stables. The authorities were aware of the danger. Building regulations were tightened, and in 1664, the king, Charles II urged London's Lord Mayor to enforce them 'to preserve that great and prosperous City from Fire'. However, in 1666, London was less prosperous than it had been, as it was still struggling to recover from the ravages of the previous year's Great Plague.