In the sultry days of Summer 1666, a ferocious fire erupted at the edge of London. The flames leaped buildings with fierce speed, spreading across vast stretches like an uncontrollable beast. Wooden structures quickly became fuel for the inferno, spewing a sky full of dark clouds. Many citizens were forced to make desperate escapes, leaving behind
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