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WHAT IS
WHAT IS FIRE? FIRE TRIANGLE?
he Fire Triangle is a
ire is defined as
T simple way of
F a rapid chemical understanding the three
reaction of an oxidant elements a fire needs to
with fuel accompanied
by the release of ignite: each side of the
energy indicated by triangle represents one of
incandescence or the three ingredients –
oxygen, heat, and fuel –
flame.
demonstrating the
interdependence of these
ingredients in creating and
NOTE: If one of these sustaining fire. A fire
components is missing, a fire naturally occurs when the
elements are present and
can’t ignite!
combined in the right
mixture, meaning that fire is
actually an event rather
than a thing. When there is
not enough heat generated
to sustain the process,
when the fuel is exhausted,
removed, or isolated, or
when the oxygen supply is
limited, then a side of the
triangle is broken and the
fire will die.
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