Samuel Pepys: Great Fire of London part 3

The transcript describes a person's experience witnessing a fire spreading through a city due to strong winds and dry conditions. The narrator travels to Whitehall to inform the King and the Duke of York about the situation, suggesting that houses in the fire's path be demolished to prevent further spread. The King orders the narrator to convey this message to the Lord Meyer.

What were the people doing during the fire?

• Building new houses

• Trying to extinguish the fire

• Saving their belongings or watching the fire

• Celebrating a festival

What natural conditions worsened the fire?

• Heavy rain

• Strong winds and dry conditions

• Snowfall

• Flooding

Where did the narrator go to report the fire?

• The local church

• The city council

• The town square

• Whitehall to see the King

What was the reaction of the people at Whitehall upon hearing about the fire?

• They were amused

• They were indifferent

• They were angry

• They were shocked

What solution did the narrator propose to stop the fire from spreading?

• Using water from the river

• Praying for rain

• Demolishing houses in the fire's path

• Building a wall around the fire