Great Fire of London 1666

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:aftermath influenced the design of fire-resistant buildings
prompted the establishment of fire watch services
led to the establishment of fire safety regulations in buildings
influenced the establishment of fire safety standards in construction
led to the establishment of the first fire insurance policies
led to the establishment of the City of London Fire Brigade
influenced the development of the insurance industry
led to the establishment of fire safety awareness campaigns
influenced the establishment of the London Building Act 1667
influenced the development of fire safety education
influenced the establishment of fire prevention measures
creation of the first insurance companies
establishment of the Fire Court
influenced the establishment of fire safety legislation.
inspired the rebuilding of St. Paul's Cathedral
led to the creation of firebreaks in urban areas
led to the creation of the Fire of London Act 1667
led to the establishment of the Royal Society
prompted the creation of the London Fire Brigade
prompted the establishment of the Fire Court
led to the establishment of the Fire Prevention Act 1774
prompted the establishment of fire drills in schools
led to the establishment of fire safety inspections
influenced the development of fire-resistant materials
influenced the establishment of fire safety training programs
influenced the design of the new St. Paul's Cathedral
prompted the establishment of community fire safety initiatives
led to the establishment of the City of London Corporation's fire insurance
gptkbp:cause accidental fire
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in various artworks
inspired literature and plays
gptkbp:damage destroyed St. Paul's Cathedral
destroyed over 13,000 houses
gptkbp:date September 6, 1666
September 2, 1666
gptkbp:death estimated 6 to 8 deaths
gptkbp:duration four days
gptkbp:fire_started in a bakery on Pudding Lane
gptkbp:historical_documentation described in the writings of John Evelyn
documented in various newspapers
recorded by Samuel Pepys
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the largest disasters in London history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great Fire of London 1666
gptkbp:impact influenced fire safety regulations
led to the rebuilding of London
gptkbp:is_affected_by approximately 436 acres
gptkbp:legacy inspired the Great Fire of London Monument
gptkbp:location gptkb:London
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:King_Charles_II
gptkb:Sir_Christopher_Wren
gptkbp:rebuilding influenced urban planning in London
led to the development of new building codes
gptkbp:responds_to firefighting efforts were inadequate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Samuel_Pepys'_diary
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