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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.
12 hours ago · The fire has burned an average of nearly 50 football fields per minute since it started Wednesday afternoon. Triple-digit temperatures and high wind gusts have fueled the fire’s growth.
1 day ago · Fire officials say the Grove Fire is spreading southeast through steep and challenging terrain. The fire grew to 1.3 square mile (3.4 square kilometers) within a few hours but was 5% contained just before 8 p.m., Cal Fire said on the social media platform X. The smoke from the Durkee Fire in Oregon was choking the air in Boise and beyond.
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.
17 hours ago · Buildings in the Canadian tourist town of Jasper have been burning after wildfires forced 25,000 people to evacuate the area earlier this week, officials said. The blaze has spread through Jasper ...
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Learn how fire is created by heating fuel to its ignition temperature and combining it with oxygen. Discover how flame color varies depending on the type of fuel and temperature, and how fire spreads in different environments.
1 day ago · A wind-driven fire in Butte County exploded overnight, triggering evacuations as it ballooned to more than 45,000 acres. The Park fire started about 4:45 p.m. Wednesday north of Chico in Bidwell ...
