Episode 3 of 4
Fire Response
- When
- 16 October 1834
- Where
- Westminster Hall
Fire engines arrived by half-past seven, but flames had gained predominance, leading to efforts to save Westminster Hall.
By half-past seven o'clock, fire engines were brought to play upon the building. However, the flames had acquired such a predominance that water produced no visible effect. Fireman Braidwood focused on saving Westminster Hall by cutting away the roof connection to the burning Speaker's House and soaking the hall's roof.
Sources
- Burning of Parliament Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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