Fire is like a hungry creature that eats things around it. When something burns, it gives off heat, and the heat makes nearby things hotter, so they start to burn too! That’s how fire spreads. The more things around you are made of materials that catch on fire easily (like paper or wood), the faster the fire will grow. And if there's a lot of oxygen (like in air), it helps fire burn even stronger, making it really dangerous.
Examples
- A campfire can turn into a wildfire if it gets too close to dry grass or trees.
- Fire can jump from one room to another through an open window, especially in a house with paper and curtains.
- A small flame on a birthday cake can catch the whole cake, and maybe even the person holding it!
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See also
- How Do Flames Stay Hot for So Long?
- What Causes the ‘Flame’ of a Candle?
- How Do Flames Actually Burn?
- What Makes ‘Fire’ Burn and How Can It Be Controlled?
- How Does a Candle Burn for Hours?
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