London faced the Bubonic Plague (The Black Death) in 1665, and just a year later, they were hit by the famous Great Fire of London. Lucian explains how this is quite an interesting conflict…
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Transcript: Do you remember learning about the Bubonic Plague, nicknamed “The Black Death.” This disease has impacted humans all over the world for thousands of years. In 1665, people in London began getting sick and developed black skin sores. Many got sick and passed away, no matter their economic status or age; the disease impacted anyone. A year later in 1666, London was hit by a raging fire that destroyed the city. It was known as “The Great Fire of London.” The fire destroyed everything, including houses, stores, and hospitals. Even if you had a fancy house, the fire destroyed it. Back then, there was a lack of effective methods to put out fire. People lost their houses, families, and/or their lives. Putting this into perspective, the Black Death was spread by a disease that infected rats carried. Flea-infested rats spread the disease to humans. The Great Fire of London killed thousands of rats… so the fire might have helped reduce the Bubonic Plague by eliminating the rats and the fleas they carried. Quite an interesting conflict!
