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Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material (the fuel) in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. [1] [a] At a certain point in the combustion reaction, called the ignition point, flames are produced. The flame is the visible portion of the fire.
May 24, 2024 · Officials say at least nine people have been killed and 64 are injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical factory in Maharashtra state’s Thane district.
May 14, 2022 · A massive fire erupted in a four-storied building in the Indian capital on Friday, killing at least 19 people and leaving several injured, the fire control room said. Dozens of people have been rescued from the commercial building, mainly shops, in the Mundka area in the western part of New Delhi.
Jul 20, 1998 · fire, rapid burning of combustible material with the evolution of heat and usually accompanied by flame. It is one of the human race’s essential tools, control of which helped start it on the path toward civilization. Understand the reason why fire flames have different color, shape, and movement.
4 days ago · The Cow Valley fire, which started on July 11, had burned over 133,000 acres and was nearly 80 percent contained, according to the agency. The Lone Rock fire, which started on July 14, had burned ...
1 day ago · Cars clog the highway as people evacuate because of wildfires early Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Jasper, Alberta. Dangerous wildfires forced a town and a major national park in Canada’s Alberta ...
3 days ago · 22 July 2024 Climate and Environment. The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), released Monday. “Forests and trees are essential components of agrifood systems. The removal of forest cover, especially ...
5 days ago · A fire has destroyed a warehouse containing plastic shipping pallets in Deer Park, in Melbourne's west. The suburb of Deer Park neighbours Derrimut, where there was a massive chemical explosion ...
4 days ago · A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or injuries, Dallas firefighters said. The fire in the Texas Historic Landmark, a Victorian-style red brick church built in 1890, was reported about 6:30 p.m. Friday, and contained about three hours later ...
Jul 17, 2024 · Thirteen fire engines, three 4x4 brigade response vehicles and a hydraulic platform were deployed, according to the fire service. The entire roof and first floor were affected by the blaze, WMFS said.
