The Great Fire of London ignited on the night of September 2, 1666, in a small bakery owned by Thomas Farriner on Pudding Lane. Initially, the fire was manageable, but a combination of strong winds and the wooden construction of the buildings allowed it to spread rapidly. Over the next few days, the fire engulfed the City of London, consuming a significant part of the medieval city structure. It is estimated that around 10,000 buildings, including homes, shops, and important landmarks, were consumed by the flames. The fire destroyed Old St. Paul's Cathedral, a central feature of London’s skyline, along with numerous churches and the residences of the city's elite.Efforts to control the blaze included various tactics, such as creating firebreaks by demolishing houses in the path of the flames; however, these efforts were largely ineffective against the fire's ferocity. Chaos ensued as residents fled in panic, often leaving their belongings behind. The overall impact was catastrophic, with an estimated 70,000 of the city's 80,000 inhabitants left homeless. By the time the fire was extinguished, it had fundamentally altered the urban landscape, leading to a re-evaluation of building materials and fire safety regulations in London for future construction projects.