The Danes had rejected British demands, so…
September 1807 CE
In addition to the military casualties, the British bombardment of Copenhagen kills some one hundred and ninety-five civilians and injures seven hundred and sixty-eight.
The bombardment includes three hundred Congreve Rockets, which cause fires.
Due to the civilian evacuation, the normal firefighting arrangements are ineffective; over a thousand buildings are burned.
On September 5, the Danes sue for peace.