The Triangle of Fire
A fire requires 3 things to start:
- A source of ignition (heat),
- A source of fuel (something that burns)
- Oxygen:
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If anyone of these is missing, a fire cannot start.
Sources of Ignition
These include anything that can get very hot or cause sparks can act as a source of ignition.
- Heaters,
- Lighting,
- Naked flames,
- Electrical equipment,
- Smokers’ materials (cigarettes, matches etc),
Sources of fuel
Sources of fuel include
- Wood, Paper,
- Plastic, Rubber or
- Foam, Loose Packaging materials,
- Waste rubbish Furniture
Sources of oxygen include the air around us.