Why was the Great Fire of London in 1666 so devastating?

The Great Fire spread so widely because London lacked an organized firefighting service and was poorly prepared to contain a large blaze. Citizens had to organize efforts themselves, while the city’s closely packed buildings and combustible materials helped the fire spread. Choice C best captures London’s lack of preparation; Londoners had experienced fires before, so D is incorrect.

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