The Great Fire of London

What caused the Great Fire of London?

• An explosion at a gunpowder factory

• A fire that started in a bakery on Pudding Lane.

• A lightning strike igniting the city

• A wildfire spreading from the countryside

Who was the King during the Great Fire?

• King James I

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King Henry VIII

• King Charles II

What was one method used to fight the fire?

• Using water hoses

• Throwing sand on the fire

• Ignoring the fire alarm

• Using fire extinguishers

Name a famous person who helped during the fire.

• Father Patrick O'Leary

• Emily Johnson

• John Smith

• Michael Brown

How did people try to stop the fire from spreading?

• They used fire extinguishers to put it out immediately.

• They waited for the rain to stop the fire.

• They built a large bonfire to distract the flames.

• They created firebreaks and used water or fire retardants.