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Fire in Mr. Rochester's Room from "Jane Eyre". Jane is awakened by a strange, demonic laugh and the smell of smoke. She finds Mr. Rochester's room on fire, with the curtains ablaze.

late one night, during Jane's first winter at Thornfield

Fire in Mr. Rochester's Room

Jane is awakened by a strange, demonic laugh and the smell of smoke. She finds Mr. Rochester's room on fire, with the curtains ablaze. She rushes in and throws water on him and the bed, extinguishing the flames. Mr. Rochester wakes and thanks her, calling her his 'cherished preserver.' He later explains the fire was caused by Grace Poole, the mysterious seamstress. This event deepens the mystery of Thornfield and creates a powerful bond of gratitude and intimacy between Jane and Rochester.