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The Great Fire of London Begins

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This chapter recounts the tumultuous events of September 2, 1666, during the Great Fire of London, starting with the routine of a bakery and escalating into chaos. It highlights the efforts of Thomas Fariner to save his family and Samuel Peeps' urgent plea to King Charles II as the inferno engulfs the city.

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