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Thomas Farynor, baker to king Charles 2, forgot to put out the fire in one of his ovens.
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London's mayor was adviced to demolish houses. He refused to give the order.
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A spark set fire to the straw on the floor of the bakery.
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Winds finally died down. The fire was under control.
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The fire was totally extinguished. Five-sixths of the heart of the city had been destroyed. Fewer than ten people died in the buze.
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People declared guilty the French caretaker, the commoner, Robert Hubert. Despite pleas for forgiveness, he was hanged.
