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The event that would define Nero's life, began while he was staying at his country estate outside Rome.
How far is it?
Thirty miles.
Thirty?
It's be the whole of Rome.
It's been burning all day, you are safe here.
We are going back to Rome, now.
Rufus.
Sir, we've lost control of it, the streets are too narrow to get to the fire
Which way did it move?
Mainly west way. It's the wooden building. It's moveing too quick for us. We've lost a lot of people and you shouldn't stay here.
What can I do? Sir?

Rufus, I don’t know any of this, but say what you need and I’ll make it happen.
Wherever we move the people, the fire moves to it.
We need open space, the people need …
Open ground, my gardens, my private gardens. Open them. Let anyone in.
Sir. Are you sure, you…
Tigellinus. Get the gates open.
This can’t happen, this is not Roman end.

The great fire of Rome in 64 AD burned for 6 days. The wooden buildings and narrow streets went up like matchwood. But far from just fiddling while Rome burned, there is evidence that Nero did all he could help control the fire and save lives.



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