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QuizMultiple Choice

History of Firefighters in the United States

Question 3 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

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

Answer
A
London followed the actions of Europe, yet they too refused to set up a fire department.
B
The King’s royal firefighters were not notified at the start of the fire.
C
London was unprepared and so it forced citizens to organize a firefighting system.
D
Londoners had never experienced any fires previous to that time.
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