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The Fire Triangle

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The fire triangle is critical to ­fire ­fighting and fi­re investigation. Fire professionals must understand what a fire needs to burn to identify potential points of origins and how extinguish fires. In this video you will make observations about how heat, fuel, and oxygen effect fire.

Watch this video to understand: the three things a fire must have to ignite and continue burning.

Be sure to explore the student guide and teacher guide that support this investigation.

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The Science of Fire Forensics
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