The occurrence of fires was one of the main dangers, which slowed down development of medieval towns. Frequent fires, whether they occurred due to carelessness, poorly maintained fireplaces and chimneys or military attacks, caused damage, particularly to those towns and buildings, which were constructed of inflammable materials such as timber and straw. In medieval times most towns were built using such materials, except those near the coast.Citizens tried to reduce fire hazards and the consequences of fires. With substitution of inflammable materials, apparatus and with the improved maintenance of fireplaces and chimneys, as well as other preventive measures, they influenced the development of towns and thus changed their architectural image.

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URN:NBN:SI:DOC-D3OCD795

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2060739

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Kušar, Domen (2003). Vpliv požarov na razvoj in podobo srednjeveških mest. Urbani izziv, volume 14, issue 2, str. 65-71. URN:NBN:SI:DOC-D3OCD795 from http://www.dlib.si

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Kušar, Domen. "Vpliv požarov na razvoj in podobo srednjeveških mest." Urbani izziv volume 14. issue 2 (2003) str. 65-71.
<http://www.dlib.si/?URN=URN:NBN:SI:DOC-D3OCD795>

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