How does it work?

How does fire work?

Burning T-ShirtFire is a chemical chain reaction that gives of heat, light and flame. Fire requires three things - Heat, Oxygen and Fuel - to start and continue to burn.

For example, if you leave clothes drying in front of a heater, they may catch fire. The heater provides the HEAT, the clothes are the FUEL and OXYGEN is present in the atmosphere that we breathe.

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How does a fire extinguisher work?

Fire Extinguisher Cut-AwayA fire extinguisher is a large cylinder that contains a fire suppressant material such as water, carbon dioxide gas or other dry powdered chemical as well as a compressed gas to push out the suppressant.

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How does a smoke detector work?

Smoke DetectorA small particle of radioactive material is located at the bottom of an ionization chamber. Smoke entering this chamber it is detected and the alarm will sound.

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How does a fire blanket work?

A fire blanket has been specially designed to resist heat and smother a fire.

Fire blankets are common in Kitchens.

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