Video - Bakery Blaze: The Great Fire of London’s Fiery Start on Pudding Lane!

Did you know that the Great Fire of London in 1666 started in a bakery? Yep, a small fire in Thomas Farriner's bakery on Pudding Lane spiraled into a massive inferno! The flames spread so quickly that people barely had time to grab their belongings. The fire raged for four days and destroyed over 13,000 houses, 87 churches, and even the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral! And guess what? Back then, people believed that carrying water buckets in a human chain was the best way to fight fires. Spoiler alert: it wasn't very effective. Oh, and get this – the fire was so hot that it melted the lead roof of St. Paul's Cathedral, causing molten lead to flow like lava. Talk about a hot mess! Despite the devastation, only six people were officially recorded as dying in the blaze, though the actual number was likely higher. So next time you smell something burning, maybe double-check the kitchen, okay? What other historical disasters do you want to hear about? Let me know in the comments!