Although the Great Fire of London in 1666 revealed the necessity of extensive water mains, city fires continued to spell death throughout the early 20th century until the development of sprinkler systems and high velocity water unit cannons.
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Although the Great Fire of London in 1666 revealed the necessity of extensive water mains, city fires continued to spell death throughout the early 20th century until the development of sprinkler systems and high velocity water unit cannons.