Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: A candle was accidentally knocked over and the resultant fire burnt the carpet. The _ left a hole in the carpet.

Choice 1: A candle was accidentally knocked over and the resultant fire burnt the carpet. The candle left a hole in the carpet.
Choice 2: A candle was accidentally knocked over and the resultant fire burnt the carpet. The fire left a hole in the carpet.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
2
2.