London, Sunday, September 2, 1666
A fire has reportedly broke out at a bakery on Pudding Lane, located near the heart of the City of London. Officials have already pinned the blame on the owner Thomas Farriner, who, according to them, closed his bakery for the night and went to bed when the fire started. Local watchmen and volunteer fire brigades have responded swiftly, but there are concerns the fire may spread. Our experts themselves have predicted that over 13,000 houses will be destroyed alongside 80 churches
Lord Mayor Thomas Bloodworth has already dismissed concerns, stating: “The fire is nothing to worry about. A woman could put it out with a bucket of water.”
Currently, the fire is spreading fuelled by strong winds and the packed wooden buildings of the infamous London streets, as the plague still haunts London it looks inevitable it will crumble – stay tuned for live updates.
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Monday, September 3, 1666 – Morning
Fire Spreads Beyond Pudding Lane, Still Contained Within City Limits, Officials Say
Authorities now confirm the fire has spread beyond the bakery, affecting nearby buildings, though they still claim it is contained. Eyewitnesses report strong winds fanning the flames, as predicted by our experts, with embers carried across rooftops, causing some concern. However, official spokesman William has downplayed these concerns: “This is simply the nature of wind. The fire will not spread much further”
Authorities now confirm the fire has spread beyond the bakery, affecting nearby buildings, though they still claim it is contained. Eyewitnesses report strong winds fanning the flames, as predicted by our experts, with embers carried across rooftops, causing some concern. However, official spokesman William has downplayed these concerns: “This is simply the nature of wind. The fire will not spread much further”
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