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Why are
we more
fire safe
now than
in 1066?
What
happened
in 1066?
The Great Fire of London
Picture from
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk.
The fire started in a baker’s shop in Pudding Lane on 2nd
September 1666
Burning around 13,200 houses, 84 churches and 44 company halls.
Picture from
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk.
In 1666 naked flames and fire were used to cook.
Now we have electric or gas cookers which
are much safer. You still need to be careful
around the cooker, but it is much safer than
in 1666.
In 1666 candles and flames were used for lighting.
Now we use electricity for lamps and lights which is
much safer. You still need to be careful around
lights, lamps and electricity, but it is much safer
than in 1666.
In 1666 houses were made of wood and other
materials that easily burnt. They were built
very close to each other.
Now most houses are made of brick and do
not burn so easily.
Fire !
In 1666 the only way to know there was a
fire was to see or hear the fire, or hear
people shouting.
Now we have smoke alarms in our homes
which will beep as soon as it smells smoke.
In 1666 the fire was tried to be put out
using water from the river and pulling down
or blowing up the houses.
Picture from
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk.
Now we have specially trained firefighters
with lots of specialised equipment.
If there is a fire you should
get out, stay out and call 999.
Following the Great Fire of London, Fire Insurance
companies were set up.
Firemen from each company wore a different colour
uniform.
To show you had paid your fire insurance you had a
“Firemark” on your building.
If the firemen did not see a mark from their insurance
company they went away, leaving the fire to burn.
Picture from
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk.
Today firefighters will help everyone.
Remember you need to:
Get out, stay out, call 999
It is
important
to be fire
safe
But
hopefully
there will
never be
a fire so
big again