Fires

Uncontrolled combustion events releasing heat, light, and byproducts.

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Fires are uncontrolled combustion events that release heat, light, and various byproducts such as smoke and ash. They occur when a fuel source combines with oxygen in the presence of an ignition source, sustaining a chain reaction until one or more elements necessary for combustion are no longer present.

The word 'fire' comes from Old English fyr, of West Germanic origin.

Fires are uncontrolled burning that happen when something gets too hot and mixes with oxygen, like a campfire getting out of control.

Wildfires play a role in some ecosystems, helping to clear dead trees and release nutrients
Fire has been used by humans for cooking and warmth for hundreds of thousands of years
Some plants have seeds that only germinate after exposure to fire

What causes fires? Heat and fuel combined with oxygen can cause a fire
What are some common types of fires? Wildfires, structural fires, and controlled burns are examples
How can fires be dangerous? They release smoke and heat, which can harm people and damage property

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