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yagotme

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13. The 3 legs of fire:

Reply to IronLionZion (Reply #11)

Thu Jan 9, 2025, 11:27 AM

Jan 2025

Fuel
Heat
Oxygen

Without all 3, there is no fire. Oxygen provided at a high rate (wind) increases heat, and accelerates the fire. Wind also blows embers (heat) to new fuel sources, starting fires ahead of the main line. That person must be an idiot, or a troll. Or both.

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