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This year in history
In the year 1666

	September 2nd	A huge fire, now known as 'The Great Fire of London', broke out and burned for over three days. Over 10,000 buildings were destroyed by the fire.
	September 5th	A blaze that had ignited 3 days earlier was finally put out in the city of London. Over 10,000 buildings were destroyed by the fire that has been known as the Great Fire of London. Amazingly enough only 15 people died as a result of the fire.

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