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The document discusses the history of wooden towns in Finland and the frequent fires that tormented them. Some key points: - Until the late 19th century, over 95% of buildings in Finnish towns were made of wood, making them very susceptible to fires. Many towns burned down almost entirely once per generation. - Town fires spread rapidly due to dense construction of wooden and thatched-roof buildings surrounded by flammable materials, combined with inadequate firefighting equipment and organization. The 1

Author

Anca Dumitrescu

Language

EN