How did the great fire of London start?

How did the great fire of London start?

On September 2, 1666, a fire was discovered in the house of John Farynor, the king’s baker in Pudding Lane, a narrow street East of the London Bridge. Unfortunately for the residents of London, there was a strong wind, which blew the flames towards the city.


The fire spread rapidly and burnt for four days. It spread from London Bridge to Lombard Street and to Cornhill, from Cheapside to Fleet Street and then to the Inner Temple and New gate. Over 121 hectares of land were completely destroyed.