IT WAS the Great fire of 1666 that prompted the establishment of London's modern fire brigade, organised at first by private insurers, but later coming under public management.

1666年的伦敦大火推动了伦敦现代消防队的建立，这些消防队最初是由保险公司组织起来的，不过后来都纳入了公共管理之下。

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The London Fire Authority has decided not to challenge Mayor Boris Johnson's order to hold a public consultation on proposed cuts to London Fire Brigade.

BBC: London Fire Authority agrees to allow cuts consultation