About Fires

Introduction

Fire requires a combination of heat, oxygen, and fuel. Removing any of these elements will extinguish the fire.

For example, covering a fire will remove its oxygen source, extinguishing the fire.

Applying water to a fire removes its heat, extinguishing the fire.

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