Fire has shaped human history in many ways, allowing us to evolve but also causing destruction at times. Some of the most significant blazes have wiped out cities and altered the course of nations and societies. More recently, global warming has seen a rapid increase in terrifying wildfires that can't be contained, despite the progress of firefighting technology.
From the Great Fire of Rome to the destruction of Notre-Dame, click through the gallery to learn about the most famous fires in history.