The notorious baker Thomas Farriner caused the fire out of his carelessness, (of course, his wife should be blamed too for rushing him to bed); the lazy and derelict Mayor Lord Bludworth let the fire burn by avoiding his duty, but luckily the city got Samuel Pepys and his friend Moore, who not only reported to his the king but thought of a best solution : blow up the houses in front so that the fire won’t spread. So always be careful and equal to your position, baker or mayor, and if you are a wife, never rush your husband!!!