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Saturday, evening
Thomas Farynor forgot to put out the fire in one of his ovens. -
Sunday, 1:00 am
A spark set fire to the straw of the bakery. Flames began to spread -
Sunday, 4:00 am
London's mayor was advised to have all the neighbouring houses demolished, but the mayor refused to give the order. -
Sunday, early morning
Three hundred houses were on fire. Winds were causing the fire to spread with frightening speed. -
Wednesday
Winds finally died down, to bring the fire under control. -
Thursday
The fire was totally extinguished.